Tuesday, April 13, 2010

May/June '10 Issue - The Essential Herbal

We've got the new issue of The Essential Herbal Magazine into the mail and thought we'd let you see what is winging its way towards subscribers and shops. Here is the Table of Contents:
Field Notes from the Editor
What’s going on around here?
Facial Steams, Liz Johnson
Take 10 minutes to rejuvenate your face and your spirits. Instructions and suggested herbs for 5 skin types.
The Global Herbal, The Caribbean Islands, Marita A. Orr
Traditional medicine of the islands and how disease is viewed in the Caribbean.
Hands on How-to: Potpourri, Sue Ryn Burns
How one woman teaches a potpourri class in a busy faire setting.
Down on the Farm, After the Growing, Michele Brown & Pat Stewart
Herbalize your kitchen with these tried and true recipes.
Fair Offerings, Kay Hanson
Ever want to enter your specialties in a state fair? Here are some ideas to help the process along.
Historic Herbal, Remedies for Hair Growth, Kathleen Setzer
For the love of our crowning glory, from time gone by.
Gardening Superstitions, Barbara Will
Scarecrows and gnomes and weathersticks, oh my!
Herbs of the Zodiac: Gemini, Bertha Reppert via Susanna Reppert
Gemini brings special herbs and a potpourri.
Herbal Pregnancy Journey, Cory Trusty
One woman's search for a remedy for severe lower back pain -- and beyond.
SouthRidge Treasures, Nasturtiums, Mary Ellen Wilcox
There are many things to do with these gems of the garden. Several recipes are included as well as information.
Faerie Gardening, Jackie Johnson
Just what are fairies, and how can we welcome them to our gardens?
Yarrow, Susan Evans
"Useful for so many things, easy to grow and beautiful to boot, what’s not to love?"
St Johnswort, Mary Hammond
Learn why SJW has been considered a mystical, magical plant with amazing healing properties for centuries.
The Soap Pot, Luxuries in Small Packages, Alicia Grosso
5 amazingly decadent recipes made from one pound of oils.
Tales from the Tetons, Rooibos, Kristena Haslam Roder
Prevent aging, build strong bones and teeth, prevent colic and good for the skin? Drink up!
Herbs as Antioxidants, Cindy Jones
What are antioxidents, and why should we seek them out?
Zazen Soap Recipe, Marci Tsohonis
Luscious soap filled with fresh ginger, clear instructions ... Mmmmm!
18 Reasons to Celebrate Asparagus, Rita Richardson
Quick "tips" for this fleeting veggie.

4 comments:

PeggyR said...

It looks like it will be an interesting issue. Can't wait to get it!

Tami said...

I want to try the Zazen Soap Recipe! Have not made any in too long. Can't wait for the issue! What I need is some recipe's for dog/cat shampoo or soap!! My dog needs a bath.

Anonymous said...

Looks like a great issue, but I'm not sure I'll get it because I've moved, and I can't seem to find a way to tell you my new address. Where can I send it? Is it too late? Thanks!

Tina Sams said...

The May/June issue mailed out last week. You can contact me through the website, I believe - or my other email is essentialherbal.com