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Complete Illustrated Guide to the Holistic Herbal

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I bought an earlier version of this book probably 10 years ago and have found it to be indispensible. I, however, did want a better updated version (newer herbs gleaned from research, etc) so I bought this latest edition. I am very pleased with the book, as it offers advice on preparation, harvesting, keeping all systems of the body healthy, just like the old book. It does have some improvements, though, too. This book is in color throughout, and beautifully laid out. Each herbal entry has a photo either of the plant itself or of the root. The information is very well laid out for each entry, noting each herb's properties, uses, harvesting tips, and so on. The only real quirk that bothered me at first, was that the herbs were not listed by common name, but rather by botanical name. But in the long run I'm growing to like this, as it's forcing me to better learn the Latin names, and I think it's a good safety feature, too, since the Latin name is really the only accurate one, with all the varied names gleaned from folklore, etc. Ultimately it makes finding the right plant easier and makes it safer since you're less likely to make an error in finding the right herb for a particular ailment or condition.

You will find beatiful picutures with no-bs descriptions, recipes, an overview of bodily systems and how to heal them, and quite a bit more - all in an easy-to-read and to-the-point manner. In comparison with other authors on herbs I would have to give Hofmann major credit for this book alone (he's written many other books on herbs). Buy this book if you're exploring herbs. You definitely will not be let down imo.