The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism: A Comprehensive Guide to Practical Herbal Therapy [Hardcover]

Simon Mills (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: June 1997

A clear and comprehensive reference on the full range of healing herbs and remedies

• An indispensable guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions

• Defines each remedy in terms of its main pharmacological actions and usual therapeutic applications

• A useful reference to the application of traditional medicines for modern health problems for the professional and lay use.

--This text refers to the Paperback edition.

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•An indispensible guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions.
• Defines each remedy in terms of its main pharmacological actions and usual therapeutic applications.
•A useful reference to the application of traditional medicines for modern health problems, for both professional and lay use.
• SIMON MILLS is President and Director of Research of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and he runs a private medical herbal practice in Devonshire, England. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

About the Author

Simon Mills is President and Director of Research of The National Institute of Medical Herbalists, and he runs a private medical herbal practice in Devonshire, England. --This text refers to the Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 222 pages
• Publisher: Fine Communications (June 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1567312233
• ISBN-13: 978-1567312232
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.7 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12.8 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,182,073 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must-have herbal book, November 9, 2000

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This review is from: The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism: A Comprehensive Guide to Practical Herbal Therapy (Hardcover)

I am so impressed with this book that I really recommend it to anyone interested in herbal medicine. It is very easy to use as it is arranged alphabetically (as the title of dictionary suggests) and it allows you to look up either the common or botanical name of the plant and gives all the essential information regarding the properties, appearance, habitat, actions and usages (including dosage). The book is definitely an asset to any personal reference library.

16 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent well thought out insight into complete health, June 8, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism (Paperback)

I purchased this book after borrowing one from the library. It has been the most dependable source of information for my recovery. I have been suffering food and chemical toxicity for twenty years(undiagnosed until one year ago prompted by my own investigations) and although I had already gleaned some ideas for recovery from the internet this book followed all the principles I obtained from the immunological, gatroenterological, neurotoxicological and physiological web sources. I cannot emphasise the value of this tome enough. It is marvellous that information exists other than that available from GP's which I found to be nil or plain verbal abuse. This book is for those who believe in their own life and health and don't just want to entrust these to GP's who basically only offer palliative care or ignorance.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Logical and Sensible, September 13, 2010

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This review is from: The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism (Paperback)

This marvelous book , written in dictionary style , is a must have for any herbalist's collection . It gives clear and scientific information on various conditions that herbs can help remedy ; and solid definitions of many common ( and a few less so ) herbs , their appearance , function , uses , and most importantly dosages . An excellent find for anyone looking for a no nonsense book filled to the gills with easy access info . No pictures for the more visual individual , or folklore for entertaining one's mind ; but on the upside that makes the book more compact and readily usable . An excellent guide and reference that is well worth any money put on it .