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

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DK brings you an all-encompassing herbal handbook to fulfill your every ache and ailment! Introducing the newly revised Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine, a one-stop healing book with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of over 550 plants and their medicinal properties, with advice on how to sow, grow, and harvest your very own herb garden! A must-have volume for self-sufficient herbalists, the Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine features tons of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your ailments with a little help from nature! With passion in every page, this handy herbalism book includes: - An informative guide to 100 key herbs and their traditional vs current uses - 450 further plant entries listing their properties and practical remedies for a range of ailments - Stunning photography to complement the broad variety of herbs featured throughout A recent study suggests the average home gardener in the US will spend about 5 hours a week in a garden. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career makes way for an array of ailments, including stress and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today’s green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs! We believe it’s time to change that! Dive deep into the pages of this handy herb book, and discover easy-to-follow guides to growing a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal medicine practitioners and students alike. From researching how medicinal plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all and will leave you with a wellbeing garden to be proud of. Ready, set, let’s grow! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ DK


Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 5, 2016


Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd edition


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 336 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1465449817


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 18


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 3.66 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 9.38 x 1.04 x 11.19 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #43,222 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #18 in Herb Gardening #31 in Naturopathy Medicine #79 in Herbal Remedies (Books)


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🌿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!🌿 ... show more
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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. ... show more
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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! ... show more
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