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A compendium of herbs from A to Z, this elegant book pairs Miranda Seymour's insightful essays on herbs with Jane Macfarlane's expertly rendered two-color illustrations. Each piece covers a single herb -- from comfrey, angelica, or woad (three of Miranda's favorites) to the more familiar parsley, sage, rosemary, and thyme -- and describes each herb's characteristics, the history of its use, and the myths and beliefs attached to it. The results are often useful, always fascinating, and occasionally very strange. Discover what Homer's Greeks used as sleeping potions and what the Romans took for indigestion, why Henry VIII fined any farmer who refused to grow marijuana, and which herb the seventy-two-year-old queen of Hungary used to extract a proposal from the king of Poland. You can learn which herb is used today to counter chemotherapy's detrimental effects, or the one you can use as shampoo, or to lower your blood pressure, or to stimulate an appetite. A multitude of entertaining literary and historical references abound alongside facts useful for everyday life. The whole book will delight any cook or gardener, and anyone else dedicated to healthy eating or intrigued by ancient lore. ... Read more

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As in previous volumes, readers will find a multidisciplinary forum for communicating knowledge related to the botany, horticulture, and pharmacology of herbs, spices, and medicinal plants. While magical and mystical powers have been associated with these plants through the ages, continued investigations in such areas as production, nomenclature, uses, chemical constitution, and dynamics help elucidate the affiliated chemical and physical processes that contribute to their unique flavor, fragrance, pharmacological, and other bioactive properties. This collection of articles examines the potential of natural products as pesticides, the richness of the Chinese Pharmacopeia, the similarities of Eastern Asian and Eastern North American medicinal plants, the use of borage as a source of gamma linolenic acid, and the botanical nomenclature of medicinal plants. ... Read more

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A guide for anyone suffering from insomnia, stress-induced anxiety and depression, providing natural alternatives to prescription drugs. ... Read more

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With more than 340,000 copies sold in hardcover, this essential, full-color resource is now available in paperback. Revealing the enormous potential of herbs, this sourcebook includes information on planting, growing, and harvesting herbs, as well as the main uses of herbs. It also offers an exhaustive identification guide, recipes, ideas for gifts, and much more. ... Read more

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The Complete Boook of Herbs: A Practical Guide to Growing and Using Herbs
I recieved this book in a very timely manner, and in fairly good condition. There were a small amount of wear and tear from use but otherwise it is perfect. I've found this book useful and extremely informational and could not be more pleased with my purchase.
JK

A Must Have for Growers
Great book that gives you every bit of information that you require about herbs.If you like to grow your own herbs this is a must have book.Any question you might have is answered including visual identification because there are great pictures for every herb.The whole book is printed in high gloss quality paper and you can bet it will last a long time, this is not a light weight paperback.

Herbs Book
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Pleased with my order
My book arrived in a timely manner and met all description by sender. I would definitely order from this source again.

interesting book
i bought this book used as a gift.i already have the herb book and enjoy reading it from time to time.anyone who questions the validity of the benefits of herbs might enjoy reading parts of this book as it addresses each herb individually by talking about its history, uses, how to grow it, how to use it and other interesting facts.it is a pretty book as well and offers advice on where to buy, recipes, craft ideas for herbs.
a good resource for being natural. ... Read more

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This is an informative, detailed, and entertaining 2000-year journey that explores the history of over fifty herbs, from their popular uses today in health food, aromatherapy, and alternative medicine. The fifty Biblical plants discussed in this handsome volume are accompanied by beautiful botanical illustrations, quotes and stories form the Bible, a list of recommended readings and extensive resource directory. ... Read more

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Herbs of the Bible is Delicious!
This is one of the best books about Herbs that are mentioned more than 137 times in the Bible. The book is easy to read and has lovely illustrations throughout. The detailed descriptions and uses of herbs are entertaining as well as educational.
The reader can enjoy learning about past and present uses of some of these familiar herbs and plants.
Mr. Duke should be commended for his accuracy and yet delightful knowledge about herbs.
I take his book to show during my speeches about herbs mentioned in the Bible and have yet to meet anyone who doesn't appreciate his book. Even people who aren't interested in using herbs can learn how the chemical components of certain herbs have been the basis of our modern day medicines.
I always recommend that this book should be an essential part of anyone's garden library.

A good reference
James Duke, a medicinal plant specialist, describes close to 60 plants used in Biblical times. Not all the plants he mentions are herbs, as the title of the book may suggest. He includes nuts, fruits, legumes, and spices.

In his introduction, he explains which plant names are used in the Bible, why the Bible does not go into detail about their medicinal values, and how translation errors have lead to misinterpretations of Bible passages.

The major portion of the book is dedicated to the plants themselves. Duke explains their possible benefits and their use in medicine and cooking. He offers folklore, and for some plants even recipes, such as a skin softener made with almond oil, a dandruff shampoo with olive oil, or a wart removal remedy with figs. It's not a book for herbal self-medication, but an herbal encyclopedia on a small scale. I really enjoyed it.

Outstanding
This is an outstanding work on the use of herbs in the bible.The book is user friendly, and should serve as a reference for any interested.It should be part of any one's library who is interested in using the herbs of the bible.

A "Must-Have" for Every Herbalist, Spiritual Healer, etc!
I was fortunate enough to be able to read this book before it went to press, as I was asked to give a quote for the back of the book. It is thorough, well researched, and is a valuable resource for scholars,healers, herbalists, historians, spiritual healers, students - well, foreveryone! Herbs that were mentioned in the Bible are explained and includesa look at how they are still used today. Anyone familiar with Dr. Duke'swork will want this on their library shelf! ... Read more

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Ragged Mountain Press Pocket Guides are jam-packed with the no-frills, real-life advice and reassurance anyone heading out needs for a successful, safe, and rewarding trip. Designed for quick reference, Ragged Mountain Press Pocket Guides fit easily into a backpack, pocket, or dry bag, and are attractively packaged in water-resistant and tear-resistant covers. Ragged Mountain Press Pocket Guides offer the seasoned advice of some of the country's most respected experts--an unparalleled reservoir of information in a compact package.

Edible Wild Plants and Herbs provides concise, easy-to-understand details on the identification and edibility of 50 of the most common plants in the U.S. and Canada. Readers get a tutorial on preparing plants to eat and finding fresh water for cooking, as well as lists of common poisonous plants to avoid. Featuring sharp, revealing photographs that make identification a snap, this handsome field guide will be a cherished tool in every outdoor explorer's kit. ... Read more

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Color photographs would be helpful
This pocket guide is very informative; however, every photograph inside this book of edible wild plants and herbs is black and white.This makes identifying plants and herbs a challenge.

Surviving Anywhere
This book will fit nice and neatly in any backpack.It's a must if your traveling through these areas listed in the book.

It goes through what plants or parts of trees you can eat, how to cook them, in different nature settings (woods, tundra, seashore).

It also teaches about poisonous plants and a chapter on how
to find water then purify it.

Very intesting and informational book. ... Read more

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For more than 15 years, the Herb Research Foundation has been respected by medical professionals worldwide as the source for information about the effectiveness of medicinal plants in the treatment of disease. Now, you too can have the Foundation?s storehouse of knowledge right at your fingertips. Inside, you?ll find detailed, easy-to-understand information on the healing power of today?s most popular herbs. There?s also a unique, at-a-glance rating system that measures the effectiveness of each herb across five important categories. With this user-friendly encyclopedia as your guide, you?ll learn what works—and what doesn?t. Most important, you?ll discover which herbs are right for you and your loved ones.

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WOW! You Need to See This Book!
Finally, an herbal reference book that combines both traditional uses with current scientific research in an easy to read format!This book just keeps on giving information: in the back appendixes are recommended reading lists, periodicals, library resources, internet resources, herborganizations and associations, and herb education programs!Again, I sayWOW!

A Must Have for Anyone Interested in Herbal Medicine!
This is a well-rounded book that contains information on historical/traditional uses as well as current research, international acceptance, and safety information.It's five- star rating system gives you an at-a-glance overview of each herb.Each chapter is on a singleherb, and the index makes it very easy to look up a health condition ortopic of interest quickly.If you think you already have too many herbalbooks, you haven't seen this one yet! ... Read more

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Michael Moore fuses the holistic and the scientific to show how to identify and deal with problems concerning the urinary tract. Diet, stress and constitution can all be contributing factors to many difficulties. Remedies are drawn from diet and lifestyle changes, and from safe, simple herbal teas. ... Read more

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Packed full of health wisdom well beyond just the U. Track
I learned more from this little volume about health than I've learned from many other much longer books. I appreciated the brevity, clarity, and simplicity of Michael Moore's style---as well as his wry sense of humor. If you are interested in health, let alone herbs, let alone herbs for the urinary tract, I highly recommend this book.

Quick delivery!
I was squite happy with the prompt response to my purchase.Quick delivery, as promised. ... Read more

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A guide to the fifty most popular and potent Oriental and Western herbal medicines.

With the growing appreciation for natural medicine that emphasizes optimum health and energy without side effects, more and more people have questions about its use. Power Herbs explains the natural benefits of fifty American and Asian "power herbs" and how their versatility can be employed for first-aid, treating common daily illnesses, and in long-term health promotion.

Power Herbs is an essential source of information about the most effective herbs available, such as Astragalus, Elderberry, Ginger, Ligustrum, Myrrh, Rosemary, St. John's Wort, and Saw Palmetto. Vanrenen, one of the few health professionals in America with training in Oriental and American herbalism, also offers hundreds of herbal applications for infants, children, and adults.

While each month may bring a new herbal "revelation," most are common knowledge in the homeopathic community. Whatever the medical or media "discovery" is, readers will find it in Power Herbs. ... Read more

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In the last five years, herbal remedies have led the charge of natural products into the health care market--despite conflicting reports on their effectiveness and safety. But now consumers are stepping back and asking the tough questions: Do these herbs actually work? Does "natural" mean "safe"? What about side effects? From leading researchers and Duke University psychiatrists, this book translates hard data into the accessible answers you need to make informed decisions on taking St. John's wort for depression, kava for stress or anxiety, valerian for insomnia, or ginkgo for memory loss. You will learn:

*Which treatments, traditional and alternative, have proven most effective for common psychological ills--and where herbs fall in the list
*How to judge when you're getting maximum benefits, when to switch brands or products, and when to stop taking herbs
*When you may need more than herbs, and how to enlist your doctor's support with your herbal self-help program
*What science still does not know about herbs.

SHORT PROFESSIONAL COPY (revised 12/17/99)
More and more health care consumers are taking or considering herbal remedies to soothe their psychological aches and pains, from depression, stress, and anxiety, to insomnia and memory loss. Now mental health professionals have a reliable scientific source for answers to frequently asked questions about herbs. This book offers an authoritative guide to the most popular "herbs for the mind": St. John's wort, kava, valerian, and ginkgo. From leading researchers and Duke University psychiatrists Jonathan R. T. Davidson and Kathryn M. Connor, the book is appropriate for a broad audience of professionals and consumers. Clear guidelines are provided for developing an herbal self-help regimen and recognizing when professional intervention may be necessary. Written in accessible, nontechnical language, the book features a wealth of case examples, clear information on product selection and dosages, and helpful checklists, tables, and charts. Also included are a handy glossary of terms and consumer resource listings on psychological and herb-related topics.
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Herbs are all the rage. But herbal products are largely unregulated by the government, and much of what we know about them is based on patient testimonials and marketing mumbo jumbo rather than hard scientific evidence. Despite these large gaps in our knowledge, herb use is on the rise as people grow increasingly dissatisfied with mainstream medicine.

To sort out the hype from the science, two respected Duke University psychiatrists trained in traditional, complementary, and alternative medicine wrote Herbs for the Mind. They provide in-depth reviews of the data behind four popular alternative remedies: St. John's wort for depression, kava for stress or anxiety, gingko for memory loss, and valerian for insomnia. They also provide overviews of the symptoms, causes, and traditional treatments for these ailments.

Herbs for the Mindis an invaluable resource if you're considering using natural remedies to treat mental maladies. It guides you in deciding where herbs fit into an overall treatment plan, how to enlist your doctor's help in developing an herbal self-help program, how to know if an herb is working for you, when to switch brands or products, and when to stop using herbs altogether. It also points out what medicine has yet to learn about herbs, including the potential dangers of long-term use. A glossary defines commonly used terms, and a resource section provides a list of authoritative herbal and mental health textbooks, journals, and organizations. --Nancy Monson ... Read more

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A "must" for alternative medicine reference collections.
In the past five years herbal remedies have led natural products in the health care market, but consumers are asking new questions about the safetyand effectiveness of these unregulated substances. Researchers andpsychiatrists examine herbs related to mental health, telling how to assesscommon herbs for effectiveness, side effects, and lasting impact.

A must have!
Herbs for the Mind is an excellent, easy to read guide for navigating what is often a confusing path - that of successfully using alternativetreatments for mental health problems.What to take?How much?Whatare the differences in brands?Such questions, and many more are answeredclearly and concisely in Herbs for the Mind.

It is refreshing to learnabout herbal remedies in a straighforward and scientifically-based manner. Drs. Davidson and Connor have truly done us a great service with theirbook.Anyone, from savvy consumers to mental health practitioners, canbenefit greatly from the information in Herbs for the Mind. I have alreadyused it, personally and professionally, with success. I highly recommend itfor anyone interested in mental health!

This book changed my attitude about herbal remedies!
I have sought advice from time to time for depression, anxiety, and sleep problems, but I've never considered "alternative medicine."But I took a look at Herbs for the Mind and started reading first about St.John's wort for depression. I learned things I didn't know aboutdepression, and I learned how and why to try this herbal remedy.The wholebook, then, was of interest to me and I have enjoyed reading the history ofherbal remedies and all the details of the various studies that tell uswhat and when herbs are useful. Everyone I mention this book to wants it!I'm really glad I found it, and I'm really glad these two psychiatristsfrom Duke University decided to step out of the laboratory and write it. ... Read more

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Ginkgo Biloba is one of the oldest and most effective therapeutic herbs. It has demonstrated positive effects against memory loss, asthma, headaches, haemorrhoids, and free radical damage. ... Read more

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Discover What Herbs Can Do for You
Did you know that scientific evidence suggests that herbs may be effective treatments for several of today's most common ailments? It's true. Millions are discovering the powers of natural remedies. With this book, so can you.
Inside you'll learn which herbs may help improve mental function, shorten the length of colds, lower cholesterol, reduce anxiety, fight insomnia, and much more!
Includes an A–Z guide to herbs, including:
·Bilberry
·Echinacea
·Evening Primrose
·Feverfew
·Ginkgo biloba
·Horse Chestnut
·Kava
·Milk Thistle
·St. John's Wort
·Uva Ursi
·Valerian
·And much more
It's all here in simple, straightforward language. You'll find yourself turning to this helpful, trusted companion again and again. ... Read more

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Knowledgeable
This book helped me very much in many ways.Including, but not limited to, Which herbs to pick, how to grow them, and how to treat them.In one word' informative'.Really great for the apprentice green thumb.

A very good starting reference.
Covering not only a wide variety of herbs but some trees and shrubs as well, this book contains easy to follow instructions for successful growing. Just as important it tells you how to properly harvest so that the plant is not harmed and how to dry so that the essential qualities are not lost.

It also includes sections on the eastern and western use of herbs in healing, creating your garden, and an unfortunately too small area on making tinctures, lotions, salves and the like.The only other thing that I would have found helpful is a cross reference on ailments as it takes some time to find the right herb for the problem. But that is only because there is so much good information to sort through.

two thumbs up
The book Growing and Using Healing Herbs is a good book to corespond with the book A Century of Spells by: Draja Mickahavik. If you are in to the Craft and spiritulality of nature and it's healing powers, I really thing that you will like these books.Growing and Using Healing Herbs tells you how to grow the herbs and A Century of Spells tells you how to use them to enrich your life by bring you closer to God and it will open new doors that have never been seen.

I loved this book
I use this book very often for learning how to grow and care for my herbs and also for finding them in the wild. It also has information about the use and preparation of various herbs for teas, poultices, salves and oils. ... Read more