20 Herbs to Take Outdoors: An Herbal First Aid Primer for the Outdoor Enthusiast (20 Herbs Series) [Paperback]

Therese Francis (Author)

Book Description

Series: 20 Herbs Series | Publication Date: November 15, 1998

20 Herbs to Take Outdoors is a first aid primer on 20 easy-to-use herbal products that may be found at the grocery store, drug store, herb shoppe or through mail order catalogs.

The perfect gift for the outdoor enthusiast who is interested in natural medicine.

Perfect size for backpacks, buttpacks and other outdoor equipment cases.

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About the Author

Therese Francis, Ph.D., has been using herbs for over 20 years. She has extensive experience running medical facilities at scout camps, festivals, and outdoor concerts.

Product Details

• Paperback: 96 pages
• Publisher: Crossquarter Pub Group (November 15, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1890109002
• ISBN-13: 978-1890109004
• Product Dimensions: 5.4 x 4.4 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,222,415 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #44 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Herbs, Spices & Condiments

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An amazing little field guide, June 6, 2003

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Anthony D Ravenscroft (Santa Fe, NM United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: 20 Herbs to Take Outdoors: An Herbal First Aid Primer for the Outdoor Enthusiast (20 Herbs Series) (Paperback)

I have friends who've been fortunate enough to stave off anything from heatstroke & dehydration to anaphylactic shock (from insect sting) thanks to this book.

It's NOT an herbal. There's not much for theory here -- and that's its strength, which sets it apart from everything else. The topic is pretty much confined to what you need to do, and the handful of items you ought to be carrying with you.

No long discourses to plow through, which just might save your life in an emergency. Whether you're into rafting or cycling, or NASCAR events, "20 Herbs" could be the best few dollars you've ever spent, and should be the first thing you pack when you leave the house.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A splendid first-aid kit item, June 16, 2006

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Ruth Temple (Redwood City, CA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: 20 Herbs to Take Outdoors: An Herbal First Aid Primer for the Outdoor Enthusiast (20 Herbs Series) (Paperback)

There are other herbals you can read leisurely in the back yard, while sipping home-grown herbal iced teas; this is a rugged little book to take with you to the bulk herbs bin or mail-order house, to round out your outdoors first-aid kit. Written by a well-grounded and well-versed EMT, this is also the book to pack into your first aid kit, with excellent on-the-spot "what do I do now" advice.
Highest regard, whether you want to be ready for anything that happens at a summer outdoors festival, camping trip, or in your own back yard.