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Jeanne Rose: Herbal Body Book: The Herbal Way to Natural Beauty & Health for Men & Women
Jeanne Rose's Herbal Body Book pairs a wide variety of ailments with possible plant cures. Each plant recommended is described in anecdotal detail. This book includes recipes for the newcomer and expert. It also includes a glossary of specialized terms, herbs, and recipes. Everything you need from hair products to belly salve for a pregnant woman is inside this most useful companion. Jeanne Rose encourages the reader to make your own blend of herbs to target specific conditions and not only follow a limited number of recipes.
400 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 1988
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May 26, 2017
This book covers quite a bit including:
-different plants and uses
-cosmetic glossary (ex: what is an emollient, an astringent etc)
-how to collect, use and store plants and equipment (how to dry herbs, tools needed etc)
-where to buy your plants and supplies, including address, phone number, web site info
-how to make facial steams, shampoo, lotions, facial waters, hair dye, soaps, douches, makeup, deep treatment oils for hair, massage oils, sun creams, wrinkle creams, perfumes, colognes and so much more
Not my favorite book for herbs but great for beginners as it uses the same herbs and techniques for the recipes, so you'll less likely become too overwhelmed or bogged down with so much info, also requires very little supplies that are probably already in your home so you won't have to worry about running out to buy something fancy or expensive only to use it one time.
-different plants and uses
-cosmetic glossary (ex: what is an emollient, an astringent etc)
-how to collect, use and store plants and equipment (how to dry herbs, tools needed etc)
-where to buy your plants and supplies, including address, phone number, web site info
-how to make facial steams, shampoo, lotions, facial waters, hair dye, soaps, douches, makeup, deep treatment oils for hair, massage oils, sun creams, wrinkle creams, perfumes, colognes and so much more
Not my favorite book for herbs but great for beginners as it uses the same herbs and techniques for the recipes, so you'll less likely become too overwhelmed or bogged down with so much info, also requires very little supplies that are probably already in your home so you won't have to worry about running out to buy something fancy or expensive only to use it one time.
June 21, 2021
Amazing as are all of Jeanne Rose's books.
June 29, 2008
Best. Book. Ever.
October 6, 2012
Published in the 70s, even more relevant today. Great recipes for simple, healthy, chemical-free body care.
October 11, 2012
There are so many recipes and helpful hints that I will use for a very long time to come. This books is definitely worth its weight in gold.
June 16, 2018
She is ridiculously fat-phobic and harmful to the idea of health at every size.
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