The encyclopedia of popular herbs : your complete guide to the leading medicinal plants /
Robert McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, Krista Morien
- Roseville, Calif. : Prima Pub., c2000.
- xii, 451 p. ; 24 cm.
"From the Herb Research Foundation."
Acknowledgments. - How to use this book. - Pt I : The Modern Herbal Renaissance. Ch. 1: What Are Herbs? Ch. 2: Herbs in Modern Health Care. Ch. 3: Choosing Herbal Products. Ch. 4: Safety Guidelines for Using Herbs. - Pt II : Herbs. - Pt III : Appendixes. - Appendix A : Recommended Reading List. - Appendix B : Recommended Periodicals. - Appendix C : Library Resources. - Appendix D : Internet Resources. - Appendix E : Herb Organizations ana Associations. - Appendix F : Herb Education Programs. - Index.
For more than 15 years, the Herb Research Foundation has been respected by medical professionals worldwide as the source for information about the health benefits and safety of medicinal plants ... [In the book] you will find detailed, easy-to-understand information on the healing power of today's most popular herbs. There is also a unique, at-a-glance rating system that measures the effectiveness of each herb across five important categories. With this user-friendly encyclopedia as your guide, you will learn what works - and what doesn't. Most important, you will discover which herbs are right for you and your loved ones. - Back cover