“The Earthwise Herbal” Medicinal Plant Guide Giveaway
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Congratulations, Dawn! This book is fantastic - you’re in for a real treat!
I have a small stack of herb books that I hold in high regard. These books and manuals are turned to again and again for answers, discovery, and sheer enjoyment. I have a new one to add to that special section of my bookshelf: ”The Earthwise Herbal
Wood’s book starts off with an amazing introduction (when was the last time you heard that?) and includes several chapters that give you some history behind herbalism, an overview of the different forms, and instructions on how to use the book. Following is his own Materia Medica (all the herbs, their descriptions and uses for medicinal purposes) that he has put together over a 25-year period of practicing herbalism. The herbs are organized alphabetically by Latin name and are followed with such fascinating historical and medicinal descriptions in a way I’ve not seen in other herb books. Most herbs, as you may have noticed if you’ve been hanging out here very much, have such long and varied lists of what they’re good for that it can be quite overwhelming and near impossible to remember. But The Earthwise Herbal makes sense of it all. By reading through the information on, say, lavender, you’ll suddenly have a good understanding of why lavender works for all those seemingly unrelated ailments.
I am very excited that the publishers of The Earthwise Herbal
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1.) Just tell me what you want to learn most about herbs and herbalism. Something in particular you’re hoping to cure, or maybe you just love plant life? (You may enter once a day - following entries don’t require you to answer the question.) Remember, leave an interesting comment. If I cannot contact the winner, you might be chosen instead based on your comment.
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October 28th, 2008 at 8:49 am
I’d really like to learn more about using herbals instead of OTC medicines to help with common household ailments.
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October 28th, 2008 at 9:07 am
Our worst things are eczema and allergies. We don’t find any relief for either of these ailments over the counter.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:30 am
I am currently going green and natural, so learning about the herbs in this book for medicinal purposes would be great!
October 28th, 2008 at 10:00 am
I’m currently pregnant and am interested in ways to reduce stretch marks. They were terrible after my first child and think they will probably be even worse after the second. Thanks for hosting a giveaway!
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October 28th, 2008 at 10:50 am
I am interested in homeopathic medicine and herbs as a supplement to diet. Areas I’d really like to delve into include asthma and allergies, hormone regulation (post baby) and stress relief. It would be great to have a reference at home. Thanks!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:06 am
I am very in to homeopathic medicine. I use a lot of essential oils right now and would love to learn more about herbs and what to use them for. I would love to find out what would help for being dizzy.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:08 am
would love to read to find what is healthier than alot of prescribed and medicines family uses
October 28th, 2008 at 11:17 am
I’d love to learn more about treating mild depression symptoms naturally.
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October 28th, 2008 at 11:18 am
I would love to learn how I can use plants/herbs to make my skin healthier, smoother, clearer and more radiant.
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October 28th, 2008 at 11:22 am
I would like to learn how to dry and store my own herbs, which ones are good for what ailments, and the best use of them–teas? poultice? etc. Also, I’d like to learn about where the best sources are for acquiring the plants or seeds to plant them in my garden.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:32 pm
I’d love to have a book like this. I really hate chemicals and don’t trust drugs or medicines. I’d rather take herbal remedies to kick a cold than Sudafed, etc. I think there are a lot of things I can learn about preventative health too.
Thanks for this.
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October 28th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
I would like to learn atleast one herb to incorporate in to our diet on a daily basis, that is easy to do.
Or grow.
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October 28th, 2008 at 2:07 pm
I want to learn all I can about herbal remdies
October 28th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
after using various antibiotics to clear up my sons’ thrush, the only thing that worked was an herbal remedy - I’m sold
I want to learn more!!
October 28th, 2008 at 2:27 pm
I want to learn how to treat illnesses without using harsh medicines. I love herbal teas and would love to learn about thier medicinal properties.
October 28th, 2008 at 2:36 pm
Dear Diane….now you’re talking. A book for people like me….just getting to the bottom line in a quick, easy and concise fashion! My little brain and even smaller attention span is screaming for a resource like this…it sounds fantastic!! Seriously, I was at my sister in laws for dinner once and I was feeling VERY SICK…she gave me some liquid oregano in a gel cap and literally within 20 minutes i was feeling 100% better!! She was my HERO!! So, this book sounds like something that would get used quite extensively in my household!….and my sis-in-law would be so proud of me. I’m sure of it. Thank you for your consideration!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 2:40 pm
Oh, pick me! Pick me! Herbs are awesome! It’s so empowering to be able to find natural remedies for what ails us and natural ways to prevent problems.
After all, why would we want to pump un-natural chemicals into our natural bodies? :-0
October 28th, 2008 at 2:43 pm
I am most definitely a subscriber!
October 28th, 2008 at 2:44 pm
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October 28th, 2008 at 2:49 pm
I’d love to learn more about herbs!
October 28th, 2008 at 3:43 pm
I’d like to avoid using man-made medicine and remedies as much. Our ancestors managed well with all-natural ingredients; I’m sure we can as well.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:00 pm
Exactly the kind of book I’m looking for!
I’ve had undiagnosed health problems for going on 5 years now. Traditional medicine just doesn’t work for whatever I have. I’ve jumped through all the hoops and been to all the specialists — Nada.
Then, this year I began delving into alternative medicine & herbal remedies. I have seen more, gradual improvement by self-treatment with herbs than by any drug I’d been given. I am thus VERY interested in learning more. Eventually I’d like to have my own herb patch and take care of my family wit homemade meds… But I know I have a lot of reading and learning to do first!
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October 28th, 2008 at 4:17 pm
Thanks so much…we are moving in a less toxic/chemical direction with our family, this would be a great resource.
October 28th, 2008 at 4:28 pm
I would like to learn more about herbal medicine so we can cut back on these dangerous prescription medicines.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:11 pm
We recently just got into essential oils, but I would love to know more about what to do with herbs once I grow them, too. Like…how do I prepare them for different issues? And, of course since I’m pregnant and have a daughter, I’d love to know all sorts of stuff for pregnancy in general that I’m sure I’ll experience (we JUST got out of morning sickness thank HEAVENS!) and all things for babies/kids. I love learning about alternative and more natural medicines! Thanks!
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October 28th, 2008 at 5:14 pm
I love learning about ways we can be more self-sufficient, and less reliant on corporations. Taking medicines into our own hands–at least for common non-life-threatening ailments–is a very good step.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:19 pm
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October 28th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
Im very excited for this book, so I am going to enter it again today! Thanks!!!
October 28th, 2008 at 5:27 pm
My great-grandmother learned to use healing herbs when she lived on the edge of an Indian Rervation. She taught my grandma, who taught me. I have used medicinal plants, some of which have grown naturally on my property, to heal my children when they have dealt with bronchitis, sinusitis, colds or flu. I would love to win the book, and pass it on to my eldest daughter since she is very much interested in herbal healing. Thank you for the giveaway.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:28 pm
I’d love to learn their healing qualities and have a constant reference, as we hate using traditional medications that contains who knows what. Having this book would allow us to use natural remedies more often.
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October 28th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I’d like to learn some techniques of using fresh grown herbs to help with my depression and my daughter’s PMS! Also maybe learn how to mix herbs to help with sleep!
Thanks
October 28th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
I have taken an at home course on Herbology and Natural Medicine.I love it so much!! I am always adding to my Herb book collection and The Earthwise Herbal sounds great.My favorite things to learn are ways to help heal common ailments with herbs that are usually already in our cabinet:)
October 28th, 2008 at 5:35 pm
It would be nice to grow my own medicine. It would be nice to avoid the pharmaceutical industry.
October 28th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I just want to know what to do with the herbs once I have them!
thanks !
October 28th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
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October 28th, 2008 at 5:52 pm
I would like to learn more about using plants as medicine so I can stop using manufactured medicines, and use natures medicine. Great giveaway, thanks!
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October 28th, 2008 at 5:56 pm
Though I can think of a few things I’d like to cure (acne without using chemicals for one), I think I’d really love to read this book and learn about the plants as I’ve been thinking of starting an herb garden and as a novice I’ve been trying to decide which herbs I want to try first, so this would probable help me a lot
Thanks for the chance and as I really want this book, I’ll see you tomorrow =P
October 28th, 2008 at 5:59 pm
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Thanks again!
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October 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
Now that I am a mother, I want to find natural ways to treat things, especially when it comes to my children. I also want to have the feeling that I can rely on myself instead of some large pharmaceutical company to help me and my family. I think we could all benefit from being a little more self reliant.
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October 28th, 2008 at 6:17 pm
I’d love to have a copy of a book for reference here at home instead of running to teh library everytime I need to look something up!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
Would love to learn more about growing herbs in my region, the BEST way to preserve each kind and how to use them for medicinal purposes (not just for cooking)! Thanks for the chance to win!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:26 pm
I’m a subscriber!
October 28th, 2008 at 6:35 pm
love to learn of their healing powers
October 28th, 2008 at 6:58 pm
i love growing everything i would love this
October 28th, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I would love to learn which herbs to use with different meats.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I am a subscriber and an amateur herbalist. I would love to learn about various ways to prepare herbal remedies. I’d also like to learn about herbal remedies for PMS and skin care.
Thanks for the chance to win!
October 28th, 2008 at 7:11 pm
I would love to learn more– I use them somewhat and so much better than OTC for you, to use what God has created for us !
thanks for the opp
October 28th, 2008 at 7:47 pm
which herbs to cook with
October 28th, 2008 at 7:55 pm
I just recently started experimenting using natural remedies and would like adding medicinal herbs to the mix. I’ve looked at many books and whatnot but usually feel fairly overwhelmed because I’m not that familiar with herbs.
October 28th, 2008 at 7:56 pm
The more I learn about herbal remedies, the more I feel comfortable using them, I think they are much better than all the synthetic stuff out there, Thanks for the chance to win
October 28th, 2008 at 8:08 pm
I want to find an herbal remedy for Migraine headaches. Thanks for the comtest. good luck to everyone!
October 28th, 2008 at 8:25 pm
I would love to study these books. My great-great-grandma was an Herb Doctor and its always facinated me. Her handwritten books got lost by one my family members long ago and I have searched in vain trying to find them. It was said she has a cure for cancer. So..I would love to add these to my own collection.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
I am an anxiety ridden person, i feel that nothing I ever do is good enough, earning enough, cleaning house enough, being a good enough mom. I am on celexa but am looking to wean myself off with my Drs help. I would love to read this book to read its views on medicinal plants and herbs. I have started using Bachs natural rescue remedies, which I am finding useful.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:40 pm
We would love to research wi this book our son suffers with eczema and we have to put on 2.5% prescription hydrocortisone cream, which sometimes leaves his skin paper thin and to me seeems to make it work. We are looking for ANY advice on natural remedies.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:41 pm
I am a subscriber.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
My mom used to use old herby remedies for everything, but she has since passed on and I don’t remember a thing other than dandelion leaves for nettle stings and aloe vera mushed up for sunburn. - Would love to win to remmber things and experiment myself. thanks so much.
October 28th, 2008 at 8:44 pm
I subscribe
October 28th, 2008 at 8:58 pm
I would like to learn more about herbs and how they can be used to prevent illnesses.
October 28th, 2008 at 9:37 pm
I’d like to learn more about using herbs to improve immune systems, as we go into cold & flu season!
October 28th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
like to learn more about healing illnesses with herbs
October 28th, 2008 at 10:19 pm
This book sounds wonderful! I’m on your email list, but wanted to get another chance to win.
In the past three weeks, I have had Bronchitis, Sinusitis, and now Bronchitis is back. It’s horrible feeling this way. Antibiotics and two injections have had a minimal affect. Groan… Plus, my special needs son really should be using these types of products when possible.
Great giveaway! Thanks!
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October 28th, 2008 at 10:39 pm
This is a book i would love to own! I have been trying to discover a lot of the medicines my grandma used on us when i was little.I know they worked,i saw them work.Some i can remember and it is so hard anymore to find someone who really remembers how to do them and then to find out the way to idenify them growing in the wild or in your garden.My grandma had a natural aid for almost anything.From tummy aches to headaches.She knew the things as well that were not to be used together or if someone had certain things wrong with them,what not to take or eat.
This book sounds like it would be such an asset to me and my family..please enter me …
October 28th, 2008 at 10:40 pm
i am subscribed also..
Thanks again and good luck everyone!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:06 pm
When I remember my mother, she is on her knees in the herb garden, coaxing shoots from the ground. She was a doctor by profession, but it through her hobbies that I remember best, the herbal bath oils, salves, and potpourris that we’d mix together in the cave of our basement, like witches. Now that I have my own family and my own garden, I’d love to reconnect with those memories, and share them with my own girls. Thank you for the chance!
October 28th, 2008 at 11:15 pm
Having been raised with an understanding that traditional medicine is not always the best kind [thanks to a childhood of African village life], I would LOVE to learn more about what people there seemed to be raised knowing . . .
October 28th, 2008 at 11:36 pm
I have always loved herbal remedies and still am very interestes in learning more about them. I do treat as much as I know how with herbs but I need to learn more!!
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October 28th, 2008 at 11:44 pm
Great ding-bat for daughter’s
Christmas . She just started intense
interest in herbs.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:46 pm
It’s always good to learn about what’s safe to eat.
October 28th, 2008 at 11:53 pm
I’m mostly interested in herbs and autism….. THanks!
October 29th, 2008 at 2:09 am
I think this is a great giveaway because over the last eight years I’ve learned that Western Medicine doesn’t always have the answers. I would like to learn about herbs for chronic pain, specifically RSD and Fibromyalgia.
Thanks so much!!
Michele R.(CA)
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October 29th, 2008 at 2:48 am
I’d love to learn more about herbs. I am somewhat anti-medicine. I really want to become more natural in all aspects of life. Nature knows the proper balance and order of things. It would be great to be in tune with nature and to better appreciate what it offers. Thanks~
October 29th, 2008 at 3:10 am
I’ve studied a bit about herbs, but I really want to learn more about supporting and maintaining health with herbs, sort of prevention based health.
October 29th, 2008 at 3:18 am
I would like to learn everything about it. This is a topic that I have had interest in for years, it’s just hard finding the right book. I have a huge interest in plants and their magical properties!
October 29th, 2008 at 4:18 am
Healing properties of herbs.
October 29th, 2008 at 5:15 am
I like to keep up on potential toxicities and safe dosages. Using herbs is one thing. Using them safely and effectively is another.
October 29th, 2008 at 5:21 am
Cat health.
October 29th, 2008 at 8:12 am
I would like to enhance my over all health. I just found out that I have a vitamin D deficiency and who knows what else and I just want to be healthy. If herbs can help, I’ll try it.
October 29th, 2008 at 8:13 am
herbs and diet and affect on allergies and overall health
October 29th, 2008 at 8:50 am
I would like to learn how to make my own herbal teas!
October 29th, 2008 at 10:14 am
First you got to believe in herbal remedies and i do.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:14 pm
I want to use natural herbs instead of using the manufacturing medication. Too many medicines on the market today without knowing what the long term effects will be, let alone the side effects.
October 29th, 2008 at 12:26 pm
I’d like to learn about preventing allergy symptoms, aiding sleep and general long-term health. Thanks for the chance to win!
October 29th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
we’d like to learn more about healing illnesses with herbs
October 29th, 2008 at 2:09 pm
I love going to the health food store and my organic club. I would like to learn more about treating health problems with herbs.
October 29th, 2008 at 2:17 pm
i’m interested in growing my own herbs and this would help me out a great deal!
October 29th, 2008 at 2:23 pm
I would love to delve into this for any number of “natural” cures.
October 29th, 2008 at 2:30 pm
I want to know the best medicinal herbs to plant in my area to have on hand, and maybe those that will require greenhouse planting. I would also like to learn how to make poultices, and essential oils.
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October 29th, 2008 at 2:32 pm
I would like to learn how to grow and dry my own herbs and help with treating allergies. Thanks for the giveaway.
October 29th, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I’d love to know what I can take for those horrible cramps…ugh.
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October 29th, 2008 at 4:25 pm
I have 2 small children and don’t like to pollute their bodies with OTC chemicals. I am always on the lookout for alternative therapy references. Great giveaway! Thanks!
October 29th, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Hoping to win this book, entering again today!
October 29th, 2008 at 5:25 pm
I love the idea of going to the garden instead of the pharmacy when I need something!
October 29th, 2008 at 5:31 pm
I have been using herbs since I was a child - they helped rid me of my allergies and migraines. I always find new uses for herbs, and know that this book would come in very handy indeed. Great giveaway! Thanks!
October 29th, 2008 at 5:42 pm
i need to learn more about boosting immunity and overall general health protection
October 29th, 2008 at 5:45 pm
Too much that I want to learn it write it all here, but I would love to help our immune system as well as prevent/help us heal faster from colds, etc.
October 29th, 2008 at 7:07 pm
I’d like to learn about overall good health and some possible natural substitutes for prescription meds.
October 29th, 2008 at 7:19 pm
I would like to be able to heal myself instead of relying upon doctors and pills so much.
October 29th, 2008 at 7:45 pm
I would like to learn about their uses.
October 29th, 2008 at 9:43 pm
I’ve been learing about tinctures and want to try some out- I think this book would be a great tool learning more about the wide variety of herbs and their uses.
Thanks so much for the AWE-some Give-oh-Way!
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October 29th, 2008 at 9:46 pm
I have always wanted to know how to better idenifiy herbs and other medicinal plants in the wild. This sounds like such a facinating book.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:14 pm
I would love to know which medicinal plants grow in my area and how to use them.
October 29th, 2008 at 10:44 pm
New day (or night), new entry =P This book still sounds fantastic, I’ve got it and most of Matthew Wood’s other books on my wishlist now =)
October 29th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
I would love to learn more about growing and putting together my own herb combinations that would benefit my family! I need a good salve for poison ivy because my 6 yo and DH are extremely allergic!
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October 29th, 2008 at 11:21 pm
I’d love to learn more about herbs for insomnia. Thanks for the giveaway!
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October 30th, 2008 at 12:49 am
I would like to learn some herbal remedies. Thanks for the giveaway!
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October 30th, 2008 at 12:50 am
I would like to learn how to grow them myself.
October 30th, 2008 at 1:00 am
This book sounds very interesting and useful. A few years ago, I belonged to the “Herbal Society” in our town. Eventually, it didn’t exist anymore. I would enjoy getting back into my herbs and would enjoy reading this book to help me. Thanks for another great giveaway drawing. Many thanks, Cindi
October 30th, 2008 at 1:00 am
I am subscribed. Cindi
October 30th, 2008 at 1:45 am
i’m interested in herbs because i want to learn about their benefits and many uses!
October 30th, 2008 at 5:33 am
the best herbs for a total body cleanse are?
October 30th, 2008 at 7:01 am
I want to learn how to use them for general everyday usage and for children.
October 30th, 2008 at 8:43 am
The two main things I would like to be using herbs to treat are my back and neck pain/inflammation (from degenerative disk disease) and my severely itchy skin.
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October 30th, 2008 at 10:09 am
I love using herbs. I can’t think of a particular problem I have now, but whenever I get a symptom, I’m also trying to find an herbal remedy. This book looks great.