Herbs That Heal: (Catholic) Home Remedies to Forage and Grow - Paperback

by Stephen Cunningham (Author), Judson Carroll (Author)

In an age when prescription medications often produce side effects worse than the conditions they're meant to treat, many people are searching for gentler, God-given alternatives. The good news? Some of the most effective remedies on earth are growing right outside your door.

• A comprehensive list of essential herbs for common ailments -- from colds and flu to cuts, inflammation, and respiratory distress
• A saint biography paired with each herb, highlighting a heavenly companion whose life inspires faith and whose intercession we invoke for healing
• Fascinating stories of remedies used throughout Christian history -- including one that helped save a person experiencing a severe asthma attack

• Clear, detailed instructions on identifying, growing, harvesting, and preparing herbs safely and effectively

You will also learn:

• How to grow herbs in any environment, from backyard beds to patio pots to stealth "ninja gardening"
• The one herbal formula every household should have at the ready
• How to build a simple starter apothecary for your kitchen

• Which herbs deserve a permanent place in your cooking and in your medicine cabinet

Catholics need not fear that herbal medicine is "New Age" or spiritually suspect. For centuries, the Church embraced God's creation with wisdom, discernment, and gratitude, rejecting superstition while preserving the practical knowledge that brought healing to countless souls.