Bibliograph

Encyclopedia of herbal medicine, Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH

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Encyclopedia of herbal medicine, Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (page 322) and indexes

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Encyclopedia of herbal medicine

Nature of contents

bibliography

Responsibility statement

Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH

Summary

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

Table Of 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

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