Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder Drug [Paperback]

Paul Schulick (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: May 1994

How could a spice adored worldwide for its lively flavor conceivably revolutionize medicine as we know it today? Inpired by Ginger's 5000-year history, Paul Schulick began a revealing investigation that ultimately linked the claims of the ancient herbals to the remarkable and extensive findings of international medical research. Supported by hundreds of scientific references, the reader is led to discover the extraordinary personal and social benefits of using Ginger.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"A wonderful collection of information. A convincing case." (Andrew Weil, M.D. Best Selling Author of SPONTANEOUS HEALING) "I found Ginger: Common Spice & Wonder Drug to be not only well researched but most interesting and useful. My compliments to Paul Schulick for a job well done and much needed." (James Duke, Economic Botanist National Germplasm Resources Laboratory) "Thank you, Paul, for presenting such a wealth of convincing information about an herb as important as Ginger. As a result, great numbers of people will find well-being and comfort from this amazing herb." (John Robbins, Author of DIET FOR A NEW AMERICA) "Contained within the covers of this book is a wonderfully eclectic blend of science, clinical research, and folklore concerning Ginger. Far more than a book about a single herb, the author presents this herb as a potential catalyst for positive change which holds the promis of saving millions of lives. Excellent reading, a brilliant statement on the efficacy of plants." -- Rosemary Gladstar, Author of HERBAL HEALING FOR WOMEN

About the Author

Paul Schulick is and herbalist and advocate of personal choice in health care. A comprehensive library of herbal texts and a collection of international medical databases support the author's theories and tradition-based herbal formulations. His research extends from the therapeutic values of plants harvested from the seas to the healing powers of herbs commonly found in the spice cabinet. The author lectures throughtout the country on the health impact of herbs and natural foods. Paul lives and works with his wife, Barbi, and their children, Geremy and Rosalie, in Brattleboro, Vermont. Paul Schulick welcomes your questions about ginger and your comments about this book. If you wish to write to the author, please send a self-addressed, stamped envelope to Paul Schulick at Herbal Free Press, P.O. Box 1883, Brattleboro, VT 05302.

Product Details

• Paperback: 166 pages
• Publisher: Herbal Free Pr; Revised edition (May 1994)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0963929712
• ISBN-13: 978-0963929716
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,650,315 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #52 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Cooking, Food & Wine > Cooking by Ingredient > Herbs, Spices & Condiments

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21 of 22 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Remarkable Compilation!, May 27, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder Drug (Paperback)

A remarkable compilation of detailed information on the generous ginger plant, this book should answer every question you ever had on ginger's power over an amazing number of ailments. The author is the founder of a Brattleboro, Vermont herbal supplement company called New Chapter, whose Ginger Wonder Syrup is a versatile product. A work with over 30 pages of references, as well as 13 pages on the chemical makeup of ginger alone, this is one for your herb-skeptical friends.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars All You Need to Know About Ginger, March 16, 2006

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This review is from: Ginger: Common Spice and Wonder Drug (Paperback)

Covers history and uses of ginger and is useful for those who prefer to use natural substances rather than prescription drugs as remedies for many common illnesses. Especially useful for various inflammatory comditions, as well as the more common uses, for example, for nausea.

5 of 18 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars GERI RULES!!!!!, March 31, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: Common spice or wonder drug?: Ginger-- health care rediscovers its roots (Paperback)

GERI IS THE BEST, SO I'M GOING TO GET THIS BOOK AND I AM THE #1 FAN OF GERI! FEEL FREE TO EMAIL ME!!!!!