“Both practitioners and patients
will find this guide to popular herbal remedies useful. It is
authoritative and readable.”
Andrew Weil, author of 8 Weeks to Optimal Health
“...a magnificent reference
to the appropriate and safe use of herbs...well-grounded in
fact and scientific studies.”
Michael J. Balick, PhD, Director and Philecology Curator or
Economic Botany, The New York Botanical Garden
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The Encyclopedia of
Popular Herbs
by Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn
Leigh, and Krista Morien
HRF’s
critically acclaimed new book!
At last – an authoritative, trustworthy guide
to the health benefits and safety of America’s most popular
medicinal plants! The Encyclopedia of Popular Herbs is
a research-based compilation of modern scientific evidence supporting
the use of 40 leading herbs. The fully referenced, 451-page
book features a unique 5-star rating “state of knowledge”
system that allows the reader to assess – at a glance –
the amount of research, degree of safety, and level of international
acceptance for each herb. Illustrated with full-color photographs
and black-and-white line drawings.
This remarkable book includes:
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The latest scientific research and traditional
information on herb effects
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Information about using herbs to prevent and treat
commone ailments
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Dosage and safety information
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Advice on choosing herbal supplements
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And more!
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