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The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine (Arkana) [Mass Market Paperback]

Simon Mills (Author)

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Mass Market Paperback: 704 pages
Publisher: Arkana; New edition edition (26 Aug 1993)
Language English
ISBN-10: 014019309X
ISBN-13: 978-0140193091
Product Dimensions: 19.6 x 12.8 x 3 cm

Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)

Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 266,650 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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This is a reference book which combines modern medical principles and traditional medicine into a modern philosophy of herbalism. Beginning with human pathology, this book shows how plants act on the body, and how research has demonstrated that herbs are viable medicines in today's scientific climate. A pharmacology describes the active constituents of plants, while a "materia medica" describes over 200 plants and shows how to recognize them, prepare them and use them for healing purposes.

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful

Aimed at the practioner, this is not a book of remedies. 26 Nov 1998

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This book takes us comprehensively through the modern approach to herbal medicine. Aimed more at the practitioner than at the lay reader, it is nonetheless a useful read for anyone interested in using a naturopathic or herbal approach. Especially interesting is the section on alternative methodologies for research and why it is difficult to submit herbal and other holistic approaches to the classical double-blind trial. Worth adding to your library if you have more than a passing interesting in herbalism or indeed any other holistic approach to healing.

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Exceptionally detailed, for advanced students of Herbalism. 17 Jun 1998

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Details a wide variety of herbs with their common uses, dangers, and benefits. The most useful parts of each herb are described, as well as methods of extraction and application. While not really a Complete reference for the truly advanced practitioner(such a work would be indeed be massive,) it is useful for the novice, adept, or even the herbalist who studies from a very clinical standpoint(there's a good deal of information here on the active chemicals and types found in herbs.) Some of the more scientific information may leave the average reader a little confused, but the basic herbal knowledge in this work is well worth its cover price.

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Excellent basic reference book 18 Mar 2004

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I agree 100% with the review below. This is a great, basic book for those who want to understand the use of medicinal herbs from a Western scientific perspective. Please be careful to read the warnings carefully, though. Self-medicating with some of these herbs can be extremely dangerous.

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herbal encyclopedia 18 Mar 2011

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The book is fantastic. I had a copy before so I knew what to expect. However, this was better than I hoped. Since it has been out of print most of the copies are a bit beat up. This copy is pristine, just like Powells promised. The people at Powells were very helpful timely with their answers to my questions. I would whole heartedly recommend purchasing a book from Powells thru Amazon.

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