The remedies in Practical Home Care Medicine are
mainly those that Sophia Christine Murphy grew up
with and that tend to have a large following in both
North America and Europe. They include traditional
herbal teas as well as homeopathic remedies, many
drawn from the anthroposophic approach to medicine
and healing, which was first developed by Rudolf Steiner
and Ita Wegman, an M.D., with the aid of Weleda, now
an international maker of natural remedies.

Practical Home Care Medicine offers a wealth of
practical information, tinctures, teas, and ointments,
along with helpful information on their preparation and
uses. These practical medicines provide a wide
assortment of useful methods for dealing with common
ailments. Drawn from the broad experience of parents,
nurses, and physicians, Practical Home Care Medicine
is an easy-to-follow health guide that will help keep your
family healthy and become a trusted companion in the
home. Includes:

• Why do we get sick?
• Finding a physician
• The healing environment
• First aid supplies and procedures
• Internal remedy dosages
• Suggested remedy kits
• Numerous specific preparations and remedies
• Resources