Home remedy, folk remedy or herbalism - are there differences? Yes, there is and in this book we talk about those differences. But after that the entire book is devoted to home remedies. Part of home remedies is the type of remedies Native Americans and settlers used because of two reasons: - One, doctors were scare to non-existent in the Old West. - Two, if available, they were expensive to use. So people discovered, and in many cases learned from the Native Americans, how to use plants that nature provided to cure many common health ailments. But home remedies take it one step further and also uses common foods like fruits and vegetables not only to heal, but to stay well in the first place. Also there is a chapter that shows how to use 20 commonly found-around-the-house-items that are used to cure various ailments and conditions. Even many of today's healthcare providers are recognizing the value of home remedies and are using the curative powers of plants and herbs in something called complementary medicine where they mix modern medicine with home remedies to come up with the best cure with the least side effects. This book is built around a very clear, concept: use commonly found and inexpensive items to cure common ailments without resorting to going to a doctor, but yet realizing when it is best to seek the advice of a doctor for further treatment.