Title:
Encyclopedia of herbal medicine / Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH.
Author:
Chevallier, Andrew, author.
Publication Information:
New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016.
Call Number:
RS164 .C4436 2016
Abstract:
The definitive home reference guide to 550 key herbs with all their uses as remedies for common ailments. Mind, Body, Spirit Series.-- Source other than Library of Congress.
Electronic Access:
Contributor biographical information https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1618/2016285124-b.htmlPublisher description https://www.loc.gov/catdir/enhancements/fy1618/2016285124-d.html
Edition:
Third American edition.
ISBN:
9781465449818
Physical Description:
336 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm
General Note:
"550 herbs and remedies for common ailments"--Cover.
Contents:
The development of herbal medicine -- How medicinal plants work -- Active constituents -- Quality control -- Early origins to the 19th century -- 20th century onward -- Herbal traditions of the world -- Key medicinal plants -- Other medicinal plants -- Herbal remedies for home use -- Growing medicinal plants -- Harvesting & processing -- Making herbal remedies -- Using herbal remedies safely -- Remedies for common ailments -- Consulting an herbal practitioner.
Personal Author:
