Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and...
At last...a comprehensive, truly unbiased herbal resource for health care professionals. You want to know the facts about herbal agents, not the folklore. You want results of scientific studies, not anecdotal reports and unverified claims.
1973-01-08 This book discusses many of the culinary and medicinal herbs native to North America, the kinds that were well known to the Indians and early settlers. 303 pages, illustrations
1993-01-01 An illustrated guide to herbs, their medicines and magic reveals the mystical and spiritual associations of herbs, to rekindle our natural and traditional links with these remarkable plants. A classic herbal book to consult and enjoy for years to come.
An inspiring work of oral history, Earth and Spirit explores and celebrates Puerto Rico's tradition of botanical medicine as it was practiced up to the 1980s. This lively and deeply personal glimpse of Caribbean healing presents the voices of dozens of people who knew, loved and worked with...
1992-01-01 This accurately illustrated guide gives detailed descriptions of over 200 plants to enable easy identificaiton, and provides information on the distribution and natural habitat of each species.