- Hardcover: 336 pages
- Publisher: Dorling Kindersley Publishers Ltd (3 May 2001)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0751312096
- ISBN-13: 978-0751312096
- Product Dimensions: 28.3 x 22.3 x 3.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
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An illustrated reference guide, revised and updated, providing authoritative and informative advice on how to make herbal preparations to treat a wide range of common ailments and health problems. Medicinal herbs are detailed in terms of history, cultivation, constituents, properties and uses.
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9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
of all the medicinal/herbal books I refer to - this is THE one. it covers all aspects of the plants, very helpful to have at hand. I always cross check info against this 'medicinal plants bible' - would never be with out it (I actually have 2 copies - just in case one gets damaged!)
I hope it brings the info and benefits to you, it has to me - enjoy!
I hope it brings the info and benefits to you, it has to me - enjoy!
6 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
A lovely book to browse in with real, useful, indepth explainations of the uses and history of hundreds of medicinal plants.
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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Hands on medicinal advice for herb growers
27 Oct 1999
Format:Hardcover
This book is pretty enough for your coffee table. But it won't stay there. This is a dynamic book that summons herb gardeners to use the herbs they grow and herb users to grow the herbs they use. 550 herbs are profiled with photos and details of what they are used for, which part is used and how it is used. But, Mr. Chevallier doesn't stop there. He instructs you with color photographs and hands on instructions how to make the preparations needed. He not only tells you that a lotion of Lemon Balm is used for cold sores but how to make that lotion for yourself. It covers everything from making your own tablets to making your own tonic wine. The emphasis here is on fresh from the garden potency. There is a large chapter on specific ailments that is cross referenced with the plant pages. There is even a section on making an herbal first aid kit. This is the perfect book for those who want to rely on knowing the herb they are using is the correct one, and that it is fresh and organically grown.
32 of 34 people found the following review helpful
Excellent but not the most recent version....
10 Dec 2000
Format:Hardcover
THE ENCYCLOPEDIA OF MEDICINAL PLANTS by Andrew Chevallier is a relatively comprehensive source of information about herbal uses for healing. This is not the most recent volume by this author, however. The 2000 version is more comprehensive and includes the most current information about research associated with herbal medicinal uses.
A less expensive and highly useful book on herbs and their uses is available from Rodale, entitled, ILLUSTRATED ENCYCLOPEDIA OF HERBS. The Rodale book includes information missing from this version of Chevallier's book concerning negative effectives of herbs including accidental poisoning owing to misuse or problems with plant identification. Also, Rodale has been the the organic growing business for several decades and offers information about plant horticulture. Chevallier's book is better illustrated, and filled with many colorful photographs but relatively less text (ratio of 1:4 pages for each item).
Unlike Ody's book, THE COMPLETE MEDICAL HERBAL, the Chevallier book contains information about native American herbs such as Cimicifuga Racemosa (Squawroot, Black Cohash). THE COMPLETE BOOK OF HERBS by Leslie Bremmness does not contain the comprehensive coverage of medicinal uses, but it does provide much information about medicinal and other uses such as pot pourri and sachet making, paper making, and food preparation.
6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
The Definitive Where, When and How of Herbal Medicine
6 Dec 1997
Format:Hardcover
This is a big, beautifully illustrated compilation of herbal information.I haven't found an herb yet that wasn't covered here.This book is a joy to have around. From the herbal history of the world to the practical tips for everyday ailments, preparing tinctures, decoctions and infusions, it has everything you could want. I highly recommend this book to the novice herbalist as well as the experienced. Interesting, easy to read, buy this book!
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