The Way of Herbs Author:Michael Tierra Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this practical and useful guide offers comprehensive descriptions of herbal treatments for a number of modern ailments, and reveals how to gain and maintain health through a holistic approach. — The Way of Herbs is an essential manual for gaining and maintaining good health through a h... more »olistic approach, a natural path to well-being, and is “the one book that should be in everyone’s library” (William McGarey, MD).
This comprehensive and approachable guide includes:
-The three functions of herbs
-Eight traditional methods of herbal therapy
-The benefits of a balanced diet
-Herbal treatments for cancer, herpes, acne, arthritis, back pain, weight problems, colds, and flu
-Detailed descriptions, use, and dosage for more than 140 Western herbs and 31 important Chinese herbs
-How to purchase, grow, and store herbs
-A new, extensive directory of herbal health-care stores
The Way of Herbs is a must-read for anyone interested in herbal medicine, be they a dedicated naturopathic practitioner or simply in search of more environmentally and economically friendly alternative remedies.« less
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If you have an interest in herbs and natural healing this is definitely the book for you. Its a great reference to have on hand when your researching information on herbs and herbal remedies.
From the back of the book: "The Way of Herbs is an essential manual for gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach, a natural path to well being.
Learn:
The three functions of herbs
eight traditional methods of herbal therapy
a macrobiotic diet--the key to all successful healing
herbal treatments for cancer, herpes, overweightness, acne, arthritis, back pain, colds and flu
use and dosage for eight western herbs and thirty-one important Chinese herbs
how to purchase, grow and store herbs
traveler's first aid
And Much More!"