The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies 2 is the follow-up to the best-selling The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies, expanding on the original guide with an entirely new collection of medicinal plants and traditional herbal preparations. Written by Dr. Nicole Apelian, an herbalist with more than 20 years of experience working with medicinal plants, this volume introduces additional plant-based knowledge for readers who want to further explore the practice of herbal wellness and build a more comprehensive home apothecary.
Rather than repeating material from the first book, this sequel focuses exclusively on new content. It introduces 139 additional medicinal plants, many of which may already be growing in backyards, gardens, fields, or nearby natural areas. Each plant is accompanied by detailed color photographs, identification characteristics, habitat information, and easy-to-follow instructions for preparing traditional herbal remedies. An organized appendix and clear step-by-step directions make it simple to locate plants and prepare herbal recipes using accurate measurements and preparation methods.
The book features more than 207 new herbal remedies covering a wide range of traditional wellness applications. Readers will learn how to prepare tinctures, salves, steam inhalations, and other classic herbal preparations using carefully identified plants. Featured remedies include a Wild Mint Carminative Tincture traditionally used to support digestive comfort, a Sedum Tincture commonly prepared in traditional herbal practices, a Sweetgale Steam Inhalation for seasonal respiratory support, and a Maitake mushroom dual extraction that has long been valued in herbal traditions for supporting healthy immune function. The guide also includes herbal recipes intended for everyday wellness, including traditional preparations for joint comfort, focus and memory support, and other home apothecary staples.
A dedicated section highlights common weeds, herbs, shrubs, and trees that many people overlook despite their long history of traditional use. By learning to identify these readily available plants, readers can gain a deeper understanding of how everyday natural resources have historically been used to prepare herbal remedies at home.
Together with the original volume, The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies 2 provides an expanded reference covering hundreds of medicinal plants and traditional herbal preparations. The book preserves generations of herbal knowledge while presenting it in a practical, easy-to-follow format suitable for both beginners and experienced herbal enthusiasts. Whether used as a field reference, an educational resource, or a guide to preparing traditional plant-based remedies, it offers readers an opportunity to further explore the rich history and practical applications of herbal medicine in everyday life.
