Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine: The Definitive Guide to the Herbal Treatments of Diseases (Paperback)

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"A wonderful book." -- Ian Thomas, Chairman of Culpeper Ltd.

"An invaluable reference.... I will undoubtedly be recommending it to students." -- Andrew Chevallier, President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists

Product Description

This unique encyclopedia is the culmination of a lifetime's study, and the author spent fifteen years on its compilation. It has been hailed as authoritative and invaluable by the medical profession, but its clear, jargon-free style and concise descriptions also bring an understanding of the use and nature of herbal medicine to the general reader. For everyday use in minor ailments, and for those who seek an alternative to some of the deep-acting drug treatments of orthodox modern medicine, this book is an essential reference. Its A-Z listing of over 900 entries includes:

• A comprehensive coverage of common and rare disorders, with appropriate treatments

• Entries for more than 550 herbs and plants

• Actions, properties and preparations of herbs, tinctures and essential oils

• Alternative herbal treatment for a number of manufactured drugs currently prescribed

• Major discoveries and developments in the history of herbalism

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Da Capo Press; 2002. Corr. 2nd edition (August 7, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1569245509
• ISBN-13: 978-1569245507
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6.1 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #795,019 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A true herbal classic, November 24, 2003

By	Nutritionist UK - See all my reviews

I love alternative medicine classics - books that are uniquely authoritative and crammed with information. I use this book constantly. There is simply no other source of herbal information which is so comprehensive. It must have taken a lifetime to write. This book is also holistic and does not bow to science at the expense of leaving out valuable traditional information.
Linda Lazarides
Author: The Waterfall Diet; Treat Yourself with Nutritional Therapy

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, April 8, 2006

By	A. Crisp (Melbourne, Australia.) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (Paperback)

I have always had an interest in herbal medicine, unfortunetly a good book is hard to come by, this book is excellent you can search by herb which gives its uses, best preparations etc or by ailment in which a recommendation on what is generally the cause with herbal remedies.

5.0 out of 5 stars systashare, October 13, 2009

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This review is from: Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine (Paperback)

A holistic approach in a form that is pragmatic and informative. It is a reference that guides the paractitoner to continue to consider various alternatives for a condition. The number of relevant conditions similarly, makes this a quick reference marker for approriate prescriptions. I refer to it for confirmation and confidence daily.