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The Herbal Pharmacy

There are many ways to prepare herbal remedies so that they will be absorbed by the body and exert their beneficial effects. Depending on the condition being treated, and the health and age of the patient, a herbalist might choose to prescribe an infusion, a powder or a tincture, or a cream to apply to the skin. Here are step-by-step instructions for preparing these remedies and others including decoctions, honeys, elixirs, poultices and fragrant baths. Dosage instructions are included.