"Whatever your goals, Essential Uses will teach you new ways to use baking soda, salt, vinegar, lemons, coconut oil, honey, ginger, and a myriad of other natural items. Discover how to take better care of your skin, your health, and your home--all while saving money, getting better results out of your products, and using eco-friendly options. With a focus on personal wellness, home cleaning, and pet care, Essential Uses provides simple and effective...

Introduces some of history's more unusual folk remedies, exploring such whimsical examples as swallowing frog slime to treat a sore throat and sticking a wounded foot into a bull's mouth.

"Mother and daughter duo share recipes and stories for holistic healing and wellness."--

A resource that first helps readers discern whether or not a problem can be treated at home offers information on treating common ailments through natural alternatives and provides basic instruction in emergency care.

Discusses how we have learned from traditional healers around the world about the medicinal value of substances from nature.