The Forgotten Home Apothecary is a natural remedies book designed to bring a collection of traditional herbal remedies into the home. Written by Dr. Nicole Apelian, an herbalist with more than 30 years of hands-on experience, the book presents 250 remedies organized by specific ailments and areas of the body.
The book contains 288 color pages featuring the full collection of remedies, along with an easy-to-navigate appendix that helps readers locate each remedy and its corresponding page. Instructions include step-by-step guidance, color photographs, measurements, and dosage information.
Inside, readers will find a variety of herbal preparations and traditional recipes, including a Soothing Elixir for cold and flu season, a DIY Relieving Balm, mushroom tinctures, Grandma's Hot Salve, Gut Health Morning Shots, an Herbal Sleep Aid, and a homemade natural probiotic. The book also explores traditional preparations involving ingredients such as honey and cinnamon, along with other herbal recipes that were once commonly found in home apothecaries.
Whether you are already familiar with herbal practices or are interested in learning more about traditional natural remedies, The Forgotten Home Apothecary provides a collection of recipes and preparations inspired by remedies passed down through generations. It offers readers a practical reference for exploring traditional herbal approaches and creating an at-home collection of remedies.
