The Backyard Herbal Apothecary: Effective Medicinal Remedies Using Commonly Found Herbs & Plants: Young, Devon: 9781624147463: Amazon.com: Books (original) (raw)
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Treat Ailments the Natural Way with Plants and Herbs from Your Yard
Your garden or neighborhood could hold all the plants and herbs you need to treat everything from respiratory issues to nerve pain to colic using natural remedies that are just as good for your body as they are for the environment.
The Backyard Herbal Apothecary is packed to the brim with information on 50 different plants, recipes for 56 remedies and beautiful photography on every page.
Devon Young, founder of the holistic lifestyle blog Nitty Gritty Life, is a trained herbalist and is well practiced in developing and implementing herbal remedies. As a result, each of Devon’s recipes is a natural and effective tonic for your health concerns. Use cottonwood to make a salve for achy joints, heal minor bumps and bruises with the common yard daisy, infuse some nettle to make an allergy–season combating tincture and so much more, all using safe and locally foraged plants.
Poignant, captivating writing awakens the senses as you learn about the healing quality of each plant and discover how to grow and forage plants and herbs in a safe and sustainable way.
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April 2, 2019 - Dimensions
8.5 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
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“Devon’s book is an easy introduction to the world of self-empowerment revealed by knowing, growing and
using medicinal herbs.”
―Richo Cech, author of Making Plant Medicine
“My dog-eared copy of
The Backyard Herbal Apothecary will have a permanent spot on my bookshelf.”
―Amy Stross, founder of TenthAcreFarm.com and author of The Suburban Micro-Farm
“I’ve just met my new favorite herbal resource! Filled with gorgeous photos and unique project ideas, this book will delight beginner and experienced herbalists alike.”
―Jan Berry, author of
101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home and Simple & Natural Soapmaking, founder of The Nerdy Farm Wife
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Author Devon Young?founder of the natural living blog Nitty Gritty Life?educates readers on how to make tried-and-true remedies using herbs that grow naturally in their backyards or neighborhoods. Readers learn how to safely identify and forage for healing plants growing wild, or how to cultivate them easily in their yard (or even on a windowsill or balcony). Herbalism has gained popularity in recent years as more people turn to alternative and holistic health methods for natural healing?sans medications?with a hands-on approach. Those just starting out and experienced herbalists alike will enjoy learning about the healing properties of commonly found herbs such as burdock, comfrey, rosemary, dill, milk thistle, chickweed, dandelion and nettle. Each herb features a recipe that readers can make right away, such as Working Hands Salve, Antioxidant Facial Serum, Dandelion Digestive Bitters, Pleasant Dreams Incense and Gut Healer Tea. Readers become empowered to formulate their own home remedies safely and confidently to hone their practice. This book covers 50 herbs with 50 recipes and more than 100 photos.
About the Author
Devon Young is an herbalist and author of The Backyard Herbal Apothecary and The Herbalist’s Healing Kitchen. She holds a degree in Complementary and Alternative Medicine from the American College of Healthcare Sciences, and runs the herbalism blog Nitty Gritty Life. Devon lives in the Pacific Northwest.
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- Publisher : Page Street Publishing
- Publication date : April 2, 2019
- Language : English
- Print length : 192 pages
- ISBN-10 : 1624147461
- ISBN-13 : 978-1624147463
- Item Weight : 1.35 pounds
- Dimensions : 8.5 x 7.9 x 0.6 inches
- Best Sellers Rank: #371,486 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #109 in Aromatherapy (Books)
- #286 in Herb, Spice & Condiment Cooking
- #755 in Herbal Remedies (Books)
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I am an herbalist, forager, homesteader, and a from scratch cook seeking to lead a more holistic sustainable lifestyle, living in the beautiful and bountiful Willamette Valley in western Oregon.
When not consulting with clients, creating herbal medicines and new recipes, and writing books or for my blog NittyGrittyLife.com, I spend my time tending to my family, animals and gardens, while renovating historic home once used as the surgery for my small town.
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Customers find this herbal book informative, with lots of knowledge about herbs and plants, and one customer notes it includes 50 different plants. The book serves as a great resource for novice herbalists, providing comprehensive recipes. Customers appreciate the easy-to-follow recipes.
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16 customers mention content, 15 positive, 1 negative
Customers praise the book's content, with one mentioning it includes 50 different plants and another noting its good pictures of herbs.
What a great book! Every herb has a beautiful color photo to make it easy to identify....Read more
Fantastic book for those just getting into herbs.Read more
a fun read. If you are like me, this is only 1 of the hundreds of herbal books I have. Well laid out, interesting infoRead more
Not really applicable for today. But a good readRead more
15 customers mention informative, 14 positive, 1 negative
Customers find the book informative, with comprehensive recipes for plants and lots of knowledge about herbs and plants, making it a great resource for novice herbalists.
...Arrived very quickly and love the recipes.Read more
The book itself is great. Lots of information and good pictures of the herbs. Also great recipes and gives dosages for different ages....Read more
...Fabulous recipes, tips, and tons of vital information. Don’t miss out
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Customers appreciate the recipes in the book, which are easy to follow and come with many options, with one customer noting that each herb has a corresponding recipe.
...Lots of information and good pictures of the herbs. Also great recipes and gives dosages for different ages....Read more
...Fabulous recipes, tips, and tons of vital information. Don’t miss out
...bases - identification, history of use, contemporary uses, and easy to follow recipes....Read more
This is a great resource for novice herbalists looking for quick, easy recipes. The book is beautiful and is a wonderful addition to my library.Read more
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Absolutely my favorite book on this subject so far
I bought this for myself at Christmas and it is absolutely fantastic. I do have a better than average understanding of plants and herbs and foraging but although a lot of the reviews say it is only good for a beginner I completely disagree. This would be not the best book for someone without a basic knowledge of what plants are. However if you can Google you can figure out where and how to identify each plant so really that is just a matter of common sense. But the thing I really really like about this book is the very comprehensive recipes for the plants...usually more than one; for different purposes. The books I have read previous to this may have been more wordy and heavy on the background and plant variety etc but most don't include good recipes to be able to apply them to your life. Knowledge without application is fruitless. This book is going to get a lot of use from me.
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Such a great book
Reviewed in the United States on July 17, 2023
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The book itself is great. Lots of information and good pictures of the herbs. Also great recipes and gives dosages for different ages. As a beginner it's extremely informative.
This particular book also came in excellent condition. Looks brand new, even though I know its been read by others. There is a sticker on the front saying it came from a public library.
Absolutely would by from this place again.
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great book
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a lot of these types of books always seem to be impractical but this one has some very practical uses. Most of the items in the book I can find or can gain access to or plant. most of the things to make in here are pretty easy with ingredients that can be bought in a store of health food store.
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The perfect combination of herbalist traditions!
Reviewed in the United States on April 2, 2019
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This book would be perfect for the beginner herbalist, though there is still much to offer more advanced wild crafters as well! The author does a wonderful job of combining traditional knowledge and folk traditions with scientific studies in her easy-to-read herbal monographs. She really covers all the bases - identification, history of use, contemporary uses, and easy to follow recipes. But it doesn't read like a dry identification book; her casual writing style and personality make it feel like you're having a conversation with your favorite herbalist. I read the book cover-to-cover in one sitting, thoroughly enjoying both the details and the tone. If you're intimidated by making your own herbal medicines out of plants in your own backyard, start here. Devon will give you the confidence and guidance and soon you'll be on your way to an herbal medicine cabinet full of natural options! This will definitely become my go-to source to learn about herbal medicine. I'm so glad I ordered a few extra copies to give as gifts!
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Absolutely my favorite book on this subject so far
Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2020
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I bought this for myself at Christmas and it is absolutely fantastic.
I do have a better than average understanding of plants and herbs and foraging but although a lot of the reviews say it is only good for a beginner I completely disagree.
This would be not the best book for someone without a basic knowledge of what plants are.
However if you can Google you can figure out where and how to identify each plant so really that is just a matter of common sense.
But the thing I really really like about this book is the very comprehensive recipes for the plants...usually more than one; for different purposes.
The books I have read previous to this may have been more wordy and heavy on the background and plant variety etc but most don't include good recipes to be able to apply them to your life.
Knowledge without application is fruitless.
This book is going to get a lot of use from me.
I bought this for myself at Christmas and it is absolutely fantastic.
I do have a better than average understanding of plants and herbs and foraging but although a lot of the reviews say it is only good for a beginner I completely disagree.
This would be not the best book for someone without a basic knowledge of what plants are.
However if you can Google you can figure out where and how to identify each plant so really that is just a matter of common sense.
But the thing I really really like about this book is the very comprehensive recipes for the plants...usually more than one; for different purposes.
The books I have read previous to this may have been more wordy and heavy on the background and plant variety etc but most don't include good recipes to be able to apply them to your life.
Knowledge without application is fruitless.
This book is going to get a lot of use from me.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 29, 2023
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You learn a lot about herbs and how to use them. You can learn about using common found herbs, and plants. It has 50 different plants and the recipes for the remedies you make from them. Very good book if you want to learn more about herbs and their treatments for ailments.
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Good book.This book is worth buying as you never know when you will need a good book.Has lots of knowledge about herbs & plants.
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Great monographs
Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2019
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I loved this book from the moment I received it. When I flipped through and saw all the writing I knew this wasn't just a book full of recipes, it's a book full of herbal information. There is information for almost 50 herbs plus recipes for using them.
The background information on each herb is very thorough and includes preparation guidelines, safety and precaution information, and even how to identify and grow the herb. Each herb has an accompanying recipe that shows you how to use effectively use that herb. This book will make a great addition to any herbalist's reading list.
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Reviewed in the United States on January 21, 2025
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Easy to understand and well illustrated
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- 5 out of 5 stars
Great book, good pictures and reference information. Love it!
Reviewed in Canada on November 1, 2021
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Great Information
Reviewed in Australia on November 21, 2025
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Beautifully presented book, easy to read.
Arrived quickly and well protected.
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Brilliant book
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I love this book. I refer to it all of the time. It is so well written. The author really has lots of great tips. The recipes are fantastic. TOP!
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Worth it
Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2019
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Love it!!! Simple recipes with stuff you're most likely to actually have on hand, in your garden or lawn
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