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The Healing Power of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide to Understanding and Using Herbal Medicinals

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I am an herbalist who was looking for a good book on Rain Forest Herbs without all the hype that had a least some science it in to complement information about traditional uses. Too many herbal books have either no science behind them or have such reductionist science based on faulty studies and assumptions that the information is usless. I often suspect that hype about the use of such herbs as Maca root is overblown and I needed factual information from a reliable source. I bought this book sight unseen based on some of the reviews and I was not disapointed. It combines traditional use with scientific studies and lots of information about each herb. Naturopathic Physician author Leslie Taylor needs to be congratulated for her contribution to the growing knowledge about Rain Forest Herbs: not only their uses but their preservation instead of exploitation.

I am an Amazon Junkie. I also have an addiction to books on health and nutrition. I have around 50 at least and I buy one or two a week. One or two are real gems. Like "The Complete Book of Enzyme Therapy" by Dr. Anthony Cichoke, "Renewal" by Timothy J. Smith MD and "Nourishing Traditions" by Sally Fallon.

I have never been moved to write a review before however. This time though I just have to tell you to buy this beautiful book. If you are interested in natural medicine, herbs etc then this is an invaluable resource. But even if you have no current interest in these subjects - read this book and you soon will have! Leslie Taylor has a passion for her subject which just shines through in every sentence particularly on the chapter on "Rainforest Destruction and Survival". A beautiful, beautiful book.

Rainforests contain hundreds of plants - over half the planet's vegetation - and for centuries tribal shamans have used these plants as health remedies. Years of research contributes to The Healing Power Of Rainforest Herbs: A Guide To Understanding And Using Herbal Medicinals, a guide to over seventy rainforest botanicals and their uses by indigenous peoples and natural health professionals alike. Chapters offer plant data summary charts, biological and clinical research, tribal uses, and plenty of technical, research-based reference material. From dosage to preparation methods and chemical information for each plant, Healing Power Of Rainforest Herbs goes far beyond the 'new age healing guide' it looks to be at first glance. Very highly recommended indeed.

I found this book very interesting overall but sometimes technical and difficult to follow. The author however is very knowledgeable with a vast amount of experience. I found many of the herbs mentioned in the book at www.amazonindianherbs.com which ship directly from the Amazon - very cool! This is a great read for the student or professor of rainforest herbs but not necessarily for the novice.

This book is Amazing. I highly recomend this book to any one who is serious about remaining healthy as well as healing. I will be keeping this book very close to me for a long time to come.

This book is a must have for every American medicine cabinet. Easy to understand instructions and every thing is broken down in laymens terms. Also, there is informatio on how you can help the rainforest and it's native people. Fascinating!!!!!

Although I'm not a "greenie," I have been concerned for some time about the wanton destruction of the jungle in South America since so much of our medicinal herbage does grow there. My major concern here is that the soil is not even fertile enough to continue growing grass for cattle after the first year or two, so this destruction is not even truly beneficial for mankind in any way. Ms. Taylor lays down a terrific case for persuading Brazil to stop doing this. Then she gives amazingly organized guidelines for using the herbs which she has found helpful in the Amazon area. Every herbalist needs this book!!

God said choose life or death!
God gave us herbs. Use them.
Man gave us pills, avoid them.
Pills kill and herbs cure.
Make your choice.
Pills made my life hard and I almost
submitted to a useless operation.
Desperately, I looked for another choice.
Herbs gave me the answer.
No operation needed, life is good again!!!

what a great book! Leslie Taylor has written a very valuable resource to anyone interested in plants and herbs. whether you are an expert or just curious to know what herbs can do, this is a must have!! i am looking forward to the next book---AWESOME!!!

I have built up quite a number of books ,herbal and alternative medicine .and this is definitely my favourite Leslie Taylor does a Braveheart job in describing all the plants uses. for each and avery ailment , how to put them to best use ie tea capsule external internal etc My friends family and I use the plants regularly ,in fact there are two I certainly could not do without.Ireally can't say enough about this book it is so well documented and put together My only regret is I never came across it earlier when my mum and dad were alive Plus it laeds you onto probably one of the best websites of its kind on the net Once again well done Leslie superb book
Wild Highlander Jim from Scotland