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Product Description Fully updated and authoritative, this revised edition of DK's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine makes this classic, completely illustrated reference guide even bigger and better than the original. Featuring more than 550 medicinal plants and the most current scientific research, this volume provides a comprehensive guide to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. A unique photographic index profiles over 550 plants, with detailed information on habitat and cultivation, parts used, active constituents, therapeutic properties, and traditional and current uses. A special section profiles 100 of the most common plants, featuring herbal preparations and recommendations for self-treatment. Guidelines on growing, harvesting, and storing medicinal plants also demonstrate making remedies for home use. In addition, accessible text offers fascinating insight into the chemistry of plants and their healing properties, explaining how and why they work as medicines within the body. The major herbal traditions of different cultures- Europe, India, China, Africa, Australia, and the Americas- are vividly described. A review of herbs from a historical perspective reveals the connection between medicinal herbs and cultural beliefs toward healing. Offering extensive coverage of all that herbs are- from cultural traditions to chemical components to self-treatments for common ailments-this Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the ultimate reference for anyone interested in exploring the healing benefits of medicinal plants.
Great book!!!!March 7, 2010 Wildwood Flower(Texas) This has almost everything anyone would need to learn about herbs, how to fix, what to fix, and for what problem! I had to get one when I read my friend's copy. A must have for anyone wanting to learn about herbs, and application of them.
Best Herbal Encyclopedia I've come across!November 11, 2009 Olivia. S(Adelaide, Australia) 1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I absolutely LOVE this book! I've had it for several years, and have given numerous copies away to friends and family including my own family doctor. My father was the one to first come across it in one of those discount book stores many years ago, and once I saw it I was hooked.
It is thourough and well written, and the lay-out is fantastic. It is so easy to read. Some of the reviews have complained about the fact that it is an alphabetical listing of plants/herbs as opposed to ailments/diseases, but this is what makes it great in my opinion. Often a particular plant has several therapeutic benefits, so it is nicer to read about one plant at a time (and less confusing, in my opinion). I disagree that it is difficult to find things, as the index also contains the common names of the plants as well as an index of ailments. Towards the back of the book there are ailment groups such as women's health problems and pregnancy, Cold & Flu, Allergies/hayfever, Digestive ailments/nausea, Respiratory ailments, and more, where you have a bunch of the most useful herbs for each group of ailments listed.
It's also a great book to sit down and flip through when you have a minute to read or rest. You can flip it open to a random page and read all about that particular plant. It's all very facinating and useful information. I use this book all the time. Whenever someone complains of pain or discomfort, I look it up in my trusted Herbal Encyclopedia and see if there's anything around the house I can use.
Some of the herbs I use more regularily are Camomile for stomach cramping, ground Ginger and Tumeric for nausea or stomach pain, Cardamon for gas, abdominal discomfort or if I need to burp, Rosemary for energy, Lemon juice in warm water for an internal shower of the digestive system.... to mention a few.
I also see a naturopath and take quite a few herbal mixes and supplements due to CFS, and being able to come home and look up why I'm taking each and every thing is great, and helps with compliance.
I'm actually looking for some new herbal books, as this one of course doesn't contain every possible medicinal plant (thought it comes close), but I haven't found one that comes close to this one. Highly recommend it to anyone. Especially great if you have children as it is a great reference guide when someone isn't feeling well. Why use synthetic drugs when there is an effective yet gentle natural alternative! A total joy to read and always useful! Definitely 5 stars.
a good experienceNovember 5, 2009 Tonya Nuxoll(California) Considering I was very excited to get this book I didn't care for the wait. It took longer than most orders I make to get to my house. But it was still within the limits of the estimated time given. The book itself was in excellent condition and I love this book. Its full of great herbal information and its an easy read. This is one of those book I will keep forever to always be able to quickly reference herbs and plants I might want to use in my daily life.
Easy to find what you are looking forJune 2, 2009 Croy(Powder Springs, Ga United States) I find this to be a great reference. For each herb, he explains how the herb can be taken. At the end, the techniques are listed.
What a reference!January 21, 2009 Kelley Barrett(Maine) This is truly a desktop herbal and a necessary addition to any budding homeopaths library. Comprehensive, informative, historical and multicultural, I highly recommend this encyclopedia to anyone interested in herbology. Full color photographs of almost every herb, description, properties, uses, preparations and common misconceptions all laid out in a well indexed and easy to read format. You will not regret this purchase!
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