The Medicine of the Prophet. A Handbook on Oriental Black Cumin Oils, their healing components and special recipes. The book provides special attention to the use of this healing substance for treating allergies, enhancing the immune system and other time-tested uses for health and beauty.

- The first book to fully explore the extraordinary effectiveness of black cumin against immune-system disorders, allergies, asthma, and skin problems. - Written by the world's foremost experts on black cumin. - Includes precise directions for preparation and specific recipes for treating a variety of ailments. The extraordinary healing powers of black cumin have been known for centuries in the Middle East where the Prophet Mohammed himself declared: "Black cumin heals every disease except for death." It enjoyed wide use in ancient Egypt as a digestive aid and as an effective medicine for colds, headaches, toothaches, and infections. Because of its complex chemical structure--it has over one hundred active ingredients--black cumin has positive effects on the respiratory, immune, circulatory, digestive, and urinary systems. It is enormously effective against asthma, stomach ailments, and numerous skin conditions, ranging from acne to psoriasis. It also has been the subject of intensive scientific research indicating that it strengthens and stabilizes the immune system and is greatly beneficial in the treatment of allergies. It has even been found to be beneficial in the treatment of impotence when the causes are primarily physiological. This book will serve as an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the healing properties of this incredible plant. It contains everything you need to know in order to use black cumin for the prevention and treatment of illness, including specific recipes for infections and allergies, and precise directions for their preparation. The authors even provide a section on the use of black cumin as a beauty aid and as a culinary staple.

From Tomato Tart with Basil and Goat's Cheese to Spiced Cherry Ice Cream--recipes for simple, delicious, unfussy food The food writer for the "Sunday Times" here offers his collection of recipes for home cooks to turn to again and again. He weaves together his recipes with personal memories, inspiration, gentle advice, and the odd joke. His warm, unhurried writing and layman's understanding of what needs explaining and what doesn't, plus his usage of ingredients that people can easily get hold of, ensure he will inspire everyone to make uncomplicated, tasty food, no matter how practiced they are in the kitchen. Recipes include Chicken Schnitzel with Lemon and Thyme; Spiced Rack of Lamb with Butterbean Mash; Peach, Prosciutto and Mozzarella Salad; Veal Chops with Roquefort and Thyme Butter; Chilled Tomato and Cumin Soup; Honey and Thyme Ice Cream; Banana and Black Pepper Tarte Tatin; and Raspberry and Mint Caipirinha. Includes dual measures.

Enjoy the Healing Powers of Herbs with Over 50 Simple and Delicious Recipes ""Let thy food be thy medicine and thy medicine be thy food." --Hippocrates" Countless cultures throughout history have used herbs for their unique flavors as well as for the treatment of various conditions and ailments. Now, with the recipes in "Cooking Well: Healing Herbs," you can uncover the beneficial properties of a wide variety of herbs in these easy-to-use recipes "Cooking Well: Healing Herbs" features more than 50 healthy recipes including: * Black Bean Soup with Lime and Cumin * Chayote Squash Soup with Cilantro Sour Cream * Marinated Chicken Tarragon * Honey Mint Yogurt * Plus an assortment of herbal tea recipes such as Cold and Flu Tea "Cooking Well: Healing Herbs" also includes: * Health benefits on 25 essential herbs * Tips for starting your own healthy herb garden * Instructions for creating your own at-home aromatherapy oils Whether you're looking to ease the symptoms a specific condition, seeking to energize or relax using herbs in tea, or just want to create tasty, healthy meals for yourself and your family, "Cooking Well: Healing Herbs" is the perfect resource for anyone interested in harnessing the powers of delicious, healthful herbs.