The Complete Book of Herbs" tells you all you need to know about planting growing & harvesting your own herbs & how to use them in your home. Youll discover that they have a wide range of uses not only in cooking but also as natural ingredients in home remedies cosmetics aromatherapy household cleaners insect repellents & crafts. By growing & using your own herbs youll keep your family healthy & safe save money & use fewer chemicals in your home. Feature spreads highlight certain types of herbs (such as Asian herbs herbs for bouquet garni etc) & there are also quick-reference charts such as a trouble-shooting guide for pests & diseases. Feature boxes on Herbal Folklore reveal how the medicinal properties of herbs have been strongly associated with magic & folklore for centuries. The beautifully illustrated extensive chapters on cooking home remedies beauty products & cleaning provide detailed information with step-by-step recipes & techniques on using herbs in your home."