The Homesteader's Herbal Companion: The Ultimate Guide to Growing, Preserving, and Using Herbs

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The Homesteader's Herbal Companion is a beautiful guide for the modern day homesteader. From learning how to incorporate herbs and essential oils around your home, to learning how to enhance your family's health and well-being, this book is the go-to guide for those wishing to live a more natural homesteading lifestyle. This book takes readers through the basics of herbalism, including the different types of herbs and the uses for them around the homestead. It also breaks down how herbs are used in tinctures, salves, essential oils, and infused oils. Better yet, if you're a homesteader with livestock, you'll learn how to maintain their health holistically as well. With an array of beautiful photos and easy to read terminology, just about any homesteader, new or seasoned, can learn from The Homesteader's Herbal Companion, and finally feel comfortable incorporating the many wonderful qualities of herbs around their homes. Content: The basics of herbalism -- The homesteader's herb list -- How to grow herbs -- Wild herbs in your backyard -- Seed saving drying and storing herbs -- Herbal teas and tinctures -- Medicinal syrups and other herbal home remedies -- Infused oils, salves, and poultices --Everyday herbal care and beauty producs -- Homestead essential oils -- Cooking with herbs on the homestead -- Herbs for the home and barn -- Herbs for our four-legged friends -- Herbs for chicken and other poultry -- My herbal medicine cabinet and pantry.