The Handbook of Kitchen Medicine Paperback – September 14, 2022

As a culinary professional, this book opened up an entirely new way of approaching spices I commonly use for cooking and gave me a deeper appreciation and tools for use of ingredients I already have on hand. Instead of instantly going to my medicine cabinet to treat health issues that come up in our household, I will use this book as a guide and resource for healing and prevention. In detailed remedies, Kesarkar shows us how to use spices safely and effectively to address concerns and improve overall wellbeing. This book presents in-depth but accessible knowledge on the history and efficacy of spices, all in a very practical and interesting layout of material. It's the only book I've found that also gives much needed information on determining the safety and quality of your spices. The accompanying photographs are gorgeous--they fit the content by matching the beauty and generosity of the information shared. I'd recommend this book not just to herbalists and Ayurvedic practitioners, but to everyone who'd like to harness the healing powers of ingredients they most likely already have in their homes. Grateful to have found this book.

This book is a treasure!! I would highly recommend it to anyone who is into herbal medicine, "alternative" healing and Ayurveda. It is packed full of practical, relevant recipes for all sorts of ailments, and had an amazing index for easy reference.An indispensable addition to your cookbook or herbal collection!

I have tried a number of remedies in this book, and have been astounded at how the simplest of spices I had in my home could dramatically and quickly change my health.It is no understatement to say Dr. Kesarkar's work has changed my life. Discovering curative relief from a series of life-crippling illnesses through his diet and the most humble of kitchen spices still blows my mind! This includes healing from a life-long menstrual disorder, another chronic illness that kept me from work and life for years on end, and most recently I used the remedies for COVID which was the only thing that very quickly gave me relief from its strong impact in my lungs.If you want the power of independence, or are simply intrigued to unlock the wisdom of something as common as black pepper, I cannot recommend this enough. It's an amazing resource in which hundreds of remedies are shared that can be used across any variety of illnesses we will all encounter. Fascinating to learn about the power of spices we all know - truly a gift every household should have.