Healing Herbal Infusions - by Colleen Codekas (Paperback)

Book Synopsis

"An informative, user-friendly guide, Healing Herbal Infusions is brimming with great remedies, recipes and wise herbal advice." --Rosemary Gladstar

Easy, All-Natural Remedies for Life's Aches and Pains

Treat ailments the natural way with organic health remedies made from herbs found in your own garden, yard or neighborhood, without resorting to risky medications or prescriptions. These herbal infusions are incredibly easy to make--all you have to do is infuse fresh or dried herbs in a liquid to draw out the healing properties, and you get an amazing homemade remedy that will truly work for you and your family.

Make your own herbal treatments for common cold and flu symptoms, such as Fever-Reducing Tea, Pine Needle Cough Syrup, and Sage, Marshmallow & Ginger Sore Throat Tea. Ease muscle and body aches with Arnica Salve for Sprains & Bruises and Basil, Thyme & Oregano Tea for Chronic Pain, and soothe digestion with Prebiotic Honey Electuary and Herbal Vinegar Infusion for Heartburn. Nourish your skin, lips, hair and, most importantly, your inner well-being with infusions such as Healing Flower-Whipped Body Butter, Relaxing Herbal Face Steam and De-Stress Tea.

Save money and avoid harsh chemicals by infusing your own cures for burns, cuts, scrapes, dry skin, flaky scalp and even a baby's diaper rash, plus so much more! Each recipe features helpful info, safety tips and dosage recommendations for adults and children. With 75 homemade treatments, this book is the go-to modern resource to support your entire family's wellness the all-natural way.

Learn more at: www.growforagecookferment.com/healing-herbal-infusions

Review Quotes

"Somewhere there is a spotless sun- room where piles of colorful and fragrant herbs are arranged on a low table, surrounded by glass bowls and gleaming jars. Colleen has invited us in, providing techniques and recipes that are simple and well-informed. I want to sip this tea, rub herbal oils on my calluses. I'm glad she's made this all so easy!"
--Richo Cech, author of Making Plant Medicine

"This book will take you by the hand and gently lead you to that special place where herbalism takes a leap from theory to practice!"
--Marlene Adelmann, founder of The Herbal Academy

"Colleen Codekas's easy-to-follow instructions (and gorgeous photos) make natural healing accessible to the novice herbalist. How fabulous that the solution to our ailments, aches and pains might be right in our own backyards!"
--Kris Bordessa, founder of Attainable Sustainable

"What a delightful book! Filled to the brim with beautiful photos, nourishing infusions and inspiring ideas, this book is a must-have for your home library!" --Jan Berry, author of 101 Easy Homemade Products for Your Skin, Health & Home and Simple & Natural Soapmaking, founder of The Nerdy Farm Wife

"In this lushly illustrated and photographed volume, Colleen Codekas offers a simple and approachable beginner's guide to herbal remedies. This book will inspire and empower you to make an array of teas, tinctures, balms and other easy preparations to nourish and support your health." --Emily Han, author of Wild Drinks & Cocktails

"Colleen simplifies the process of making herbal medicine with well thought out recipes that even a beginner will find easy to make." --Christine Dalziel, author of The Beeswax Workshop and Homegrown Healing from Seed to Apothecary

"This book is positively full of safe, sound and effective herbal infusion recipes that help a budding herbalist move from being a consumer to a creator!" --Devon Young, author, blogger & herbalist at Nitty Gritty Life

"I've loved Colleen's work for years! With Healing Herbal Infusions, she shares her wild wisdom in an easy to read, in-depth guide for making effective remedies and treatments from your yard, garden or apothecary cabinet." --Amber Shehan, founder of Pixie's Pocket

"Healing Herbal Infusions makes it easy for all of us to make use of commonly available plants to care for ourselves and our family. In plain language with simple, doable projects even the busiest among us can tackle, this book is sure to empower home herbalists everywhere." --Kathie Lapcevic, founder of Homespun Seasonal Living

"Easy to read and understand, and packed full of essential information and recipes, Healing Herbal Infusions should be on every aspiring herbalists bookshelf! " --Amy K. Fewell, author of The Homesteader's Herbal Companion, founder of Homesteaders of America

"I'm thrilled that Colleen has shared her herbal expertise in a book! A trusted resource that I'll turn to again and again as I build my herbal skills." --Amy Stross, author of The Suburban Micro-Farm, owner of Tenth Acre Farm

"Healing Herbal Infusions will be a go-to book on my kitchen shelf and the resource I reach for when faced with common ailments. With beautiful photos and clear instructions, Colleen has given us a book that is both practical and lovely." --Teri Page, founder of Homestead Honey

"This book has some of the best recipes I've encountered for holistic living and healing." --Janet Garman, founder of Timber Creek Farm

"This is a gorgeous book that will infuse any beginner into herbalism!" --Isis Loran, founder of Family Food Garden

About the Author

Colleen Codekas is an herbalist and the founder of Grow Forage Cook Ferment. She also sells handmade salves and balms from her homemade herbal product line, Coco's Herbals, through her Etsy store. Colleen lives with her husband and son near Ashland, Oregon.