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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
Written by a former president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, this is a fairly comprehensive yet user friendly guide (for all) to herbs and their therapeutic use in humans. You'll need to use the index at the back, unless you're familiar with the latin binominal name of the plant you are looking for, but it IS otherwise a very good book if you're looking for one general herbal as an aide to personal use.
18 of 20 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
This book is very interesting, and well illustrated, helping in the recognition of the various described herbs. Chevallier also includes some more unusual herbs although these are in less detail to the more common place herbs, which are thoroughly covered. Pharmacology and clinical trials are not described in great detail in this book, however it is an enjoyable read for someone with a keen interest in herbal medicine, and gives good coverage of a wide range of herbs without being over scientific.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I've bought many copies of this wonderfully readable and easy to understand book, as it is such a beautifully illustrated and comprehensive introduction to Herbal Medicine. When friends and relatives have shown interest in learning more about my field, this book has always been my 1st choice as an introduction for them. Chevallier gives just enough scientific research to back up his claims but sadly does not reference these well, which limits this books usability for students. However, Chevallier is established enough to stand as a reference himself having earned the accolade of "Fellow" of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists, founded in 1864.
The comprehensive and detailed illustrations throughout serve as an invaluable aid to recognising and identifying many of the plants which are included, and the section "Herbal Remedies for Home Use" makes the knowledge accessible to everyone who cares to try some simple remedies. Thoroughly recommended and excellent value for money too.
The comprehensive and detailed illustrations throughout serve as an invaluable aid to recognising and identifying many of the plants which are included, and the section "Herbal Remedies for Home Use" makes the knowledge accessible to everyone who cares to try some simple remedies. Thoroughly recommended and excellent value for money too.
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