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Contents
Introduction 8
A-Z OF HERBS 10
Achillea millefolium Capsicum annuum Glycyrrhiza glabra
Yarrow Cayenne or chile Liquorice
Actaea racemosa pepper Hamamelis virginiana
Black cohosh Carum carvi Witch hazel
Agastache rugosa Caraway Houttuynia cordata
Purple giant hyssop Centella asiatica Dokudami
Agrimonia eupatoria Gotu kola Humulus lupulus
Agrimony Cichorium intybus Hops
Alchemilla xanthochlora Chicory Hydrastis canadensis
Lady’s mantle Crataegus laevigata Golden seal
Allium sativum Hawthorn Hypericum perforatum
Garlic Curcuma longa St. John’s Wort
Aloe vera Turmeric Hyssopus officinalis
Aloe vera Cymbopogon citratus Hyssop
Aloysia triphylla Lemongrass Inula helenium
Lemon verbena Cynara cardunculus Elecampane
Althaea officinalis Globe artichoke Jasminum officinale
Marsh mallow Dioscorea villosa Jasmine
Angelica archangelica Wild yam Juniperus communis
Angelica Echinacea purpurea Juniper
Apium graveolens Echinacea Lavandula angustifolia
Celery seed Equisetum arvense Lavender
Aralia racemosa Horsetail Leonurus cardiaca
American spikenard Eucalyptus globulus Motherwort
Arctium lappa Eucalyptus
Burdock Eupatorium cannabinum
Arctostaphylos uva-ursi Hemp agrimony
Bearberry Eupatorium purpureum
Artemisia absinthium Gravel root
Wormwood Filipendula ulmaria
Astragalus Meadowsweet
membranaceus Foeniculum vulgare
Astragalus Fennel
Avena sativa Fragaria vesca
Oats Wild strawberry
Borago officinalis Galium aparine
Borage Cleavers
Calendula officinalis Ginkgo biloba Tanacetum parthenium
Calendula Ginkgo Feverfew
Levisticum officinale Scutellaria lateriflora
USE HERBS 138
Lovage Skullcap
Linum perenne Senna alexandrina Recipe choosers 140
Linseed Senna
Lycium barbarum Silybum marianum
Goji Milk thistle HEAL FROM THE INSIDE 160
Matricaria recutita Stellaria media Juices and smoothies 162
German chamomile Chickweed
Teas 174
Melilotus officinalis Symphytum officinale
Melilot Comfrey Cordials and syrups 186
Melissa officinalis Tanacetum parthenium
Tinctures 198
Lemon balm Feverfew
Mentha x piperita Taraxacum officinale Soups 212
Peppermint Dandelion
Salads 226
Nepeta cataria Thymus vulgaris
Catnip Thyme Bars 238
Oenothera biennis Tilia cordata
Evening primrose Lime flower
HEAL FROM THE OUTSIDE 244
Panax japonicus Trifolium pratense
Japanese ginseng Red clover Face and body creams 246
Passiflora incarnata Tropaelum majus
Body scrubs 258
Passionflower Nasturtium
Plantago lanceolata Tussilago farfara Body oils 264
Ribwort plantain Coltsfoot
Body spritzes 270
Platycodon grandiflorus Ulmus rubra
Chinese balloon Slippery elm Body powders 276
flower Urtica dioica
Soaps 282
Prunella vulgaris Nettle
Selfheal Vaccinium myrtillus Cleansers 288
Ribes nigrum Bilberry Toners 292
Blackcurrant Valeriana officinalis
Face masks 296
Rosa canina Valerian
Dog rose Verbascum thapsus Balms 302
Rosa x damascena Mullein
Bath bombs 306
Damask rose Verbena officinalis
Rosmarinus officinalis Vervain Bath infusions 310
Rosemary Viburnum opulus
Hair and scalp treatments 318
Rubus idaeus Crampbark
Raspberry Viola tricolor
Rumex crispus Viola SOURCE HERBS 328
Yellow dock Viscum album
Planning your herb garden 330
Salix alba Mistletoe
White willow Vitex agnus-castus Wildcrafting 338
Salvia officinalis Agnus castus
Buying and storing herbs 340
Sage Withania somnifera
Sambucus nigra Ashwagandha
Elder Zea mays
Saussurea costus Cornsilk
Costus Herb basics 342 • Glossary 344
Schisandra chinensis Index 346 • Useful websites 351
Schisandra Acknowledgments 352
THE AUTHORS
Susan Curtis
Susan runs a busy practice as a
homeopath and naturopath and
is the Director of Natural Health
for Neal's Yard Remedies. She
is the author of several books,
including Essential Oils, and
co-author of Natural Healing for
Women. Susan has two children
and is passionate about helping
people live a more natural and
healthy lifestyle.
Louise Green
An avid supporter of the organic
movement and eco-living, Louise
has spent 15 years at Neal’s Yard
Remedies in a variety of roles
ranging from buying to product
development, and most recently
as Head of Sustainability. Louise
lives in London and is expecting
her first child.
Penelope Ody MNIMH
Penelope qualified as a medical
herbalist in the 1980s and
practiced as a consultant
herbalist for 12 years. Since
then she has written more than
20 books on both Western and
Chinese herbalism and runs
workshops on traditional uses
of culinary and medicinal herbs
at her home in Hampshire (UK).
Dragana Vilinac
A fourth-generation herbalist
widely respected for her vast
knowledge and expertise,
Dragana’s passion for herbal
medicine has taken her around
the world, and has led her to
train in disciplines including
Western Herbal Medicine and
Traditional Chinese Medicine.
Dragana is Head Herbalist for
Neal’s Yard Remedies.
