The Forgotten Home Apothecary is a natural remedies book designed to bring a collection of traditional herbal remedies into the home. Written by Dr. Nicole Apelian, an herbalist with more than 30 years of hands-on experience, the book presents 250 remedies organized by specific ailments and areas of the body.
The book contains 288 color pages featuring the full collection of remedies, along with an easy-to-navigate appendix that helps readers locate each remedy and its corresponding page. Instructions include step-by-step guidance, color photographs, measurements, and dosage information.
Inside, readers will find a variety of herbal preparations and traditional recipes, including a Soothing Elixir for cold and flu season, a DIY Relieving Balm, mushroom tinctures, Grandma’s Hot Salve, Gut Health Morning Shots, an Herbal Sleep Aid, and a homemade natural probiotic. The book also explores traditional preparations involving ingredients such as honey and cinnamon, along with other herbal recipes that were once commonly found in home apothecaries.
Whether you are already familiar with herbal practices or are interested in learning more about traditional natural remedies, The Forgotten Home Apothecary provides a collection of recipes and preparations inspired by remedies passed down through generations. It offers readers a practical reference for exploring traditional herbal approaches and creating an at-home collection of remedies.
Good reference book with a nice variety of topics. The descriptions are straightforward and the book is easy to browse. I gave it four stars because I would have liked a more detailed index, but overall it is a good purchase.
Very pleased with this book. There is a lot of information to explore, and I like being able to have so many traditional remedies collected in one place. It is something I can see myself referring back to regularly.
Interesting book with plenty of information. Some sections were more useful to me than others, and I would have liked a little more detail in a few areas. Still, it is an interesting addition to my collection.
I really like this book. It has a classic reference-book feel and covers a wide variety of traditional remedies. The organization makes it easy to browse, and I have already bookmarked several sections I want to read again.
A useful reference with a lot of information packed into one book. I especially enjoyed the sections on traditional household remedies. There is quite a bit to read, but overall I am very happy with it.