Medicinal Plants at Home

Grow medicinal plants and create natural remedies right in your own home.

Although more and more people use medicinal plants, many are still unaware of those that are usually present in their own homes. For example, did you know that cranberries are effective in treating bladder problems, that olive oil helps regulate blood pressure, or that hops promote sleep in children?

Here you will find a selection of plants from which you can create natural remedies for every occasion. Learn how to grow and use these medicinal plants, and discover what they can do to boost your family’s health. More than one hundred types of natural plants are presented in this book, grouped by the conditions that they most effectively treat. Some of those included are:
 

• Marigold
• Ginger
• Soybeans
• Lemon balm
• Sweet almond oil
• Green tea
• Papaya
• Artichoke
• And more!

María Tránsito López Luengo is a pharmacologist, dietitian, and herbal medicine expert. She has published several articles and books on medicinal plants and natural nutrition.

Carlota Máñez Arisó is a journalist and certified dietitian and nutritionist. She has edited and collaborated on numerous books and articles about health and personal well-being.