Healing Herbs How To Create An Herbal Apothecary At Home This is a well-researched book on developing the stock and materials for your herbal apothecary at home. It contains a simple "home-friendly" method for extracting oils from herbs and plants. In addition, techniques for preparation of dried herbal ingredients and storage recommendations are explained herein. The medicinal use of each herb listed is described. Because herbal teas are extremely popular today, some original tea blend recipes are added. The origin and history of herbal medicine is also explained.