DK Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: 550 Herbs Loose Leaves and Remedies for Common Ailments

🌿Amazing! This comprehensive Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine has an awesome wealth of relevant herbal information. It's an absolute must-have for those who are passionate about herbs, holistic healing and natural remedies. This is an important resource for those who care about their health and wellbeing, and that of their loved ones. The information in this book is of the highest quality, with all of the various body systems and active constituents of each plant explained, along with gorgeous color pictures all throughout. The book explains the history of herbal medicine, its present status, and where the future is headed, around the world. All herbs are broken down thoroughly in great detail, including their habitat and cultivation, their key actions, their traditional and current uses, the parts used, and their preparations and uses. The cautions are clearly stated, as are self-help uses and techniques. I love the easy remedies and doses that are listed for every ailment, and I feel greater confidence in my own ability to heal and advise others. Smartly, the back of the encyclopedia contains a general index, as well as an index of herbs by ailment. This makes it easy to find what you're looking for, since the herbs are not shown in alphabetical order, but appearing in alphabetical order of their plant species. It doesn't necessarily make things easier for the reader, but it makes absolute sense to do this. I LOVE this information-packed encyclopedia, and I deeply respect its experienced author, Andrew Chevallier. He is extremely knowledgeable and intelligent; I admire the way he shares this vital information with those of us who want to take back control of our health, one herb at a time. Natural herbs and holistic healing are so relevant and necessary in the midst of modern medicine, and this book proves exactly why. The Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is an important, authentic step in the right direction, towards real, genuine, long-term health, wellness and happiness. I would recommend this book to nature-loving novices, gardeners, natural DIYers, experienced herbalists, tea formulators, aromatherapists, healers and chronic pain/illness warriors (like me). There is something here for everyone to learn something new, every single day of the year. This comprehensive book on herbal medicine will stand the test of time and prove to be relevant many years from now. Enjoy it and learn to heal the natural way!🌿

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine by Andrew Chevallier. First published in 1996, this well-known reference was recently updated in a new 2016 edition. The book begins with general information regarding herbal medicine including how herbal medicine developed, herbal traditions from different parts of the world, and a history of the origins of herbal medicine. It contains information about more than 550 plants including both pharmacological information as well as the lore and traditional uses of plants. The author estimates that of the 500,000 plants on earth, about 10,000 are used medicinally on a regular basis (Chevallier 55). The book provides detailed information on those plants which have been carefully researched for safety and efficacy are used most frequently. Entries include information regarding the cultivation, natural habitat, key actions and preparations of the plant, cautions and self-help uses. The book is generously illustrated with many full color photos and illustrations. Some of the items included are common food items including, for example, thyme, nutmeg, peppermint, asparagus, and oats. Many other plants will be much less familiar. Some of the plants are commonly available and others may be quite useful but difficult to locate in some areas. The final chapters contain information regarding the culture, harvesting, and preparation of herbal remedies, safety of herbal preparations, and an index of herbal usage by ailment. The author, Andrew Chevallier, a practicing medical herbalist for thirty years, helped to found the program in medical herbalism at Middlesex University in London which was the first of it's kind in a European university. He is a fellow and past-president of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists (NIMH), a member of the College of Practitioners of Phytotherapy, and has written extensively in the field of herbal medicine. For more information about Andrew Chevalier and a list of his other books: [...] Citation: Chevallier, Andrew. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine. 3rd ed. New York: Doring Kindersley, 2016. Print.

Valuable book with loads of information

Like this book very much.

Excellent book, wish I had seen this earlier and I would have saved a lot of money not buying other books. I would have given it 4.5 stars but that option is not available. What is missing from this book is in the materia medica when it talks about the preparations, it does not say which percentage of alcohol to use (40, 50 , 60 or 95%). I feel this is very important and should have been included. Also under certain herbs it does not list tinctures as a preparation. I did check other books and tinctures were suggested for that herb. But as I was told by my first herb teacher, herbalist usually don't agree on everything. Also missing under each herb (unless I am just not seeing it) is the energetics (cooling, warming, drying, etc.). The herbal remedies was a very small section in the book. Don't expect to use this book for that. That being said, these are the only things I felt was missing. The pictures were excellent, the details, herbal history fascinating, the list of herbs, phenomenal. The active constituents chapter is outstanding and makes it easy to understand. I have not seen this through of job in any of my other herb books. Buy this book, you will not regret it!

I haven't read the book....but I have skimmed through and it seems very informative. The plants and herbs are listed under their scientific name, which I didn't care for, but there are pictures with the common name under the scientific name. It also gives some recipes in the back on to make tinctures, capsules, tonic wines, etc. I would recommend this book to anyone who is wanting to learn how to make natural/herbal medicines.

I bought this book a year ago. Never looked at it. Recently, I was thinking...boy, I wish I had a book on herbs. Wow!!! This book is awesome. Now, in the last week, I've purchased at least 50 herbs. After learning that I have chronic kidney disease, I'm look at some self-healing. Lots of good info in here for ANYONE. Even if you're healthy, there is an herb for you. Note: Get the spiral-bound book if you plan on using the book alot. I have the hard-cover version. While well-made, the pages will soon be coming out. I wish I had the spiral one now. UPDATE: I've purchased several other books, this book is the best for describing the herbs, uses, and when not to use the herbs. There are some recipes; however, as long as you know what ailment you are addressing, you can easily make your own recipe.

Great information and illustrations

After recently completing Master Herbalist Diploma, I have found this book very helpful. It has beautiful illustrations, concise descriptions and uses for each herb. It also covers the best ways to administer herbs and any contraindications, and gives instructions and photos on how to make them correctly. I have used it as a reference every time I work on my herbs for consumption, and herbal skin and bath products.

Mükemmel kitap .

Excellent book!

Absolutely love this book. Pictures for basically every plant. Very good explanation for each plant and extra space given to the more important herbs and plants. Recipes for common ailments and step by step to make tinctures, ointments etc. Very good buy

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