ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBAL MEDICINE by Andrew Chevallier (9780789467836)
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBAL MEDICINE by Andrew Chevallier (9780789467836)
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBAL MEDICINE (Book)
Andrew Chevallier Release Date: 01 Jun 2001 Format: Paper Lami Cover & Jacket Pages: 336 ISBN: 9780789467836 ISBN-10: 0789467836
Chevallier's second edition of The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine covers the latest in herbal research and the addition of some herbs not included in the previous edition, in fact covering over a 1,000 herbs. The book covers quality control and the safe use of herbal remedies, the development of herbal medicine, world herbal traditions and home remedies. The photographic index is in an alphabetical format of 550 of the commonly used herbs with their habitat and cultivation, related species, key constituents and actions, research, traditional and current uses, parts used, key preparations and self-help uses. Another section lists 100 of the most common plants, with herbal preparations and recommendations for self-treatment. There are instructions for growing, harvesting, storing medicinal plants and also demonstrations for making remedies for home use. An ultimate reference, with extensive illistrations, for exploring the healing benefits of medicinal plants. Paperback, 336 pages.
