A recipe book brimming with exciting recipes and directions for making a wide variety of herbal remedies. First published in 1945 after the onslaught of a war that forced many people to utilise every ingredient available to them, this introductory guide to herbal medicine will assist you in discovering innovative treatments for a variety of ailments. From treating mumps and measles to a list of baby-friendly tonics, this volume is the herbal answer to many common illnesses. Featuring a specially-commissioned introduction to herbalism. The contents of this volume feature: - Everyday Ailments and Commonsense Cures - Acidity - Adenoids - Agar-agar - Albumin Water - Almonds - Almond Oil - Anaemia - Asparagus - Baby's Food - Baby's Teeth - Backache - Balm - Balsam