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Encyclopedia of Herbs & Their Uses

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When it comes to the uses of herbs it gives a brief overview of what one could possibly do with the herb without giving measurements or instructions for preparation. Some of the herbs listed could be lethal in large doses, which is the only reason this concerned me. It does, however, have an exhaustive list of common garden plants, their latin names, and information related to their growing and the zones they would grow best in. I turn to it frequently for growing information and as a starter on my research for further medicinal properties or preparation.

If you have an interest in herbs this book is a must-have. It lists even the most obsure plants and gives each a very informative overview that includes both the historical and modern uses. -Linda Fry Kenzle, author of Gathering

excellent comphrensive review of herbs and their uses. Probably one of the best books on herbs that is currently in print in English.

Best reference book I've ever read. Use this book whenever I see a plant I like and can't identify. Excellent pictorial and historical details. Wonderful tips for gardeners, herbalists and people who just love looking at plants.

I was actually just looking for a book that would give me the names and medicinal properties of all the different Herbs. I was more than pleased to find that this book gives much more. It has cultivating, cooking and medicinal information as well as color photos and much much more. This book has all the information one would want or need.

This book is a definite must have for anyone interested in herbs. "Encyclopedia of Herbs and Their Uses" contains color photos of all entries (or at least all of the ones I have looked up so far), and also lists the different uses of each herb. I thought the layout of the book was very well planned, and I found that the book, in general, was very easy to use. This book meets my needs perfectly.

I bought this book fo information on medical herbalism. This is more of a gardening book, or a coffee table book. It is beautifully printed in the DK tradition of quality books.

This is a wonderful book for resources on information. I love how it is laid out for you and gives you details about their uses both historical and modern. It gives you color photography. What I didn't like was how some of the herbs do not have pictures, they are more common but none the less, I didn't like how it skips out on the actual facts of how it affects your bodies systems and why. It does give you a clue as to what properties these plants have by explaining its effect in medical terms, cardiac, pulmonary, etc... All in all would still have bought this book after reviewing it at a Barnes and Noble.

I love this book! Extremely informative. All kinds of information that isn't found on the Internet. It helps my knowledge and growing skills, and my plants are happier because of it! A real find.
Michelle Preston
"DIRTY KNEEZ NURSERY"
(228)861-6862
Plants,trees,flowers,herbs,& seeds.