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Encyclopedia of herbal medicine / Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH.

Chevallier, Andrew, (author.).

Summary:

The definitive home reference guide to 550 key herbs with all their uses as remedies for common ailments. Mind, Body, Spirit Series.

Record details

ISBN: 9781465449818
ISBN: 1465449817
Physical Description: 336 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
Edition: Third American edition.
Publisher: New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (page 322) and indexes.

Formatted Contents Note:

The development of herbal medicine -- How medicinal plants work -- Active constituents -- Quality control -- Early origins to the 19th century -- 20th century onward -- Herbal traditions of the world -- Key medicinal plants -- Other medicinal plants -- Herbal remedies for home use -- Growing medicinal plants -- Harvesting & processing -- Making herbal remedies -- Using herbal remedies safely -- Remedies for common ailments -- Consulting an herbal practitioner.