Asian American Herbalism Traditional and Modern Healing Practices fir Everyday Wellness by Erin Masako Wilkins

Delighted buy this fabulous book written by a fabulous local teacher, herbalist and brilliant author! Japanese American herbalist and acupuncturist Erin Masako Wilkins shares accessible and comprehensive herbal wellness practices, remedies, and recipes, rooted in Asian tradition for optimal health. This comprehensive wellness guide addresses the root causes of illnesses and offers 100 easy and accessible herbal recipes to heal, uplift, and improve the quality of daily life. A central theme of this book is that food is our greatest medicine, and there is an emphasis on incorporating herbs into daily meals and drinks to address common ailments, such as allergies, anxiety and depression, digestion and gut health, menstrual disorders, and sleep difficulties. For example: • Loquat cough syrup for a lingering cough • Nettle soup and magnolia bud tea for seasonal allergies• Okayu (Japanese rice porridge) for recovering from illness• Reishi mushroom decoction for insomnia and night sweats• Med