This comprehensive guide to healing plants and herbs blends traditional wisdom, scientific research, and practical applications to empower readers at every level. Beginning with an accessible introduction to herbal principles—preparation methods, safety guidelines, dosing, and contraindications—the book moves into profiles of 60+ commonly used medicinal plants. Each profile includes botanical identification, historical uses, active constituents, therapeutic actions, dosage forms (teas, tinctures, salves, poultices), cultivation tips, and sustainable harvesting practices. Interspersed are clear, step-by-step recipes for preparations to address common concerns such as stress, sleep, digestive upset, inflammation, and minor wounds.