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Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Home Reference Guide to 550 Key Herbs with all their Uses as Remedies for Common Ailments
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.3203
EAN: 9780789467836
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 0789467836
Label: DK ADULT
Manufacturer: DK ADULT
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 336
Publication Date: December 01, 2000
Publisher: DK ADULT
Studio: DK ADULT
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Editorial Review:
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.
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - Learning Tools
I have only had the chance to peruse this book lightly thus far. From what I can see in the table of contents and thumbing through, the book covers most of the topics I'm interested in. Due to personal duties which require my immediate attention, I've not had time to give it my full attention. But once able to read further, I will be more than happy to update my findings.
Rating:  - Natural Health-Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
I like the book. It shows different remedies that the plant can provide for any problems such as: headaches, mentrual cramps, fatigue, diarrhea, you name it. And it shows how you can make the remedies at home. Buy it, It's a really good book!
Rating:  - liked the pictures--not easy to read/use
There is alot of information about the herbs and what forms they are best used in. It was hard to figure out what they should or should not be used for and finding an herb you are looking for is nearly impossible without knowing specific names. The listings are under the scientific name making it hard for someone like me just starting to learn to find anything in the book.
Rating: - A great source of Knolege !
Excellent book with a great pictures.Very accurate.A piece of art mixed with a great database of medicinal plants and wonderful reviews about it.
Very high recommended for beginners and professionals.
Rating: - Perfect condition
I bought this as a Christmas gift for my grandpa. It was in excellent condition, so I felt very good about giving it as a gift. Thank you. And Merry Christmas!
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