It's not uncommon to drink chamomile tea before bed or to treat the skin with aloe vera. But did you know that blueberries are effective for a bladder infection, hops help small children fall asleep, or that olives can balance blood pressure? While more and more people are using medicinal plants, there are still some who are unaware that nature offers us a lot to treat or prevent everyday ailments. You can expect a selection of effective medicinal plants for every occasion. Learn where to source these medicinal plants, how to take them, and how they contribute to the health and well-being of the whole family. More than 100 different medicinal plants—organized by their area of application—are explained so that you can always find the right remedy.