There are few herbalists in the US as much respected by their peers as Michael Moore. This book can be used as a field guide, a reference on home remedies and a treatise on the applications of herbal medicine in an era of high-tech healing. It is one of the most treasured of botanical books.
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Michael Moore's celebrated companion guides comprehensively cover the entire range of medicinal herbs found in New Mexico, Arizona, West Texas, Nevada, Utah, Colorado, and the California desert. Medicinal Plants of the Mountain West is the long-established classic work on medicinal herbs of the Western uplands. An authoritative presentation of more than 100 species, it is unsurpassed as a field guide and for its authoritative information on collection and medicinal preparation. Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West focuses on the plant life of rocky and arid lands of the West, and includes even more detailed information on the preparation and use of these vital herbs.
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19 of 21 people found the following review helpful
By K. Hazer
Format:Paperback
This book makes it easy to understand the preparation and use of herbs for a variety of everyday family herbal-aid applications. The instructions include the part of the plant used - flower, root, leaves, berries, bark etc. It goes on to explain why fresh or why the dry plant is useful and how to deal with your own gathering of the plant and what to do in simple A to Z instructions.
13 of 15 people found the following review helpful
By S. Dunsworth
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
I recently moved to the Sonoran Desert but had no idea what treasures awaited me until I bought and read this small book. This guide has opened my eyes to what is around me. I've taken pictures of interesting plants along the roads but didn't know they were medicinal or edible until I read about them here. The next time I go for a walk or drive, it will be with newly opened eyes. The illustrations are good, the instructions are specific. Some of the explanations and narratives are so hysterically funny, you will have no problem understanding effects of either taking or not taking described potion or poltice. I heartily recommend this quide on several different levels.
6 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
I've been utilizing this book for over 10 years as a teaching tool and reference for my Medicinal Plants of the Baja class. Michael Moore is
a hoot, excellent research on plant constituents and medicinal uses. Couldn't have done it without him! Check out www.bajabotanicals.com
Thank you, Michael.
a hoot, excellent research on plant constituents and medicinal uses. Couldn't have done it without him! Check out www.bajabotanicals.com
Thank you, Michael.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Az
This book will be helpful while we hike around the southwest. Always up to learning about native plants. Thank you
Published 2 months ago by Rachel
3.0 out of 5 stars
Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West
Very descriptive and well illustrated book. Like that it has collection, preperation and side effects information. Read more
Published 7 months ago by Corissa
3.0 out of 5 stars
okay book
not sure if there are two editions of the book, being that there appear two different covers... one with the mountain and the other with the flowers. Read more
Published 8 months ago by Mazzy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Chock Full of Herbal Goodness
In preparation for a trip to the Southwest, I purchased Medicinal Plants to bone up on what I'd be finding while poking around the desert. Read more
Published 13 months ago by Diane Kidman
1.0 out of 5 stars
Bad Quality
A great book on herbal medicine by Michael Moore. However, I returned the book because of pages falling out of a new book. Others have had a similar problem with this book. Read more
Published 22 months ago by John Duncan
5.0 out of 5 stars
very educational
This is an informative book about the plants in the desert that are edible and which ones to stay away from. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Mary L Whitling
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not Useable for Field Preparation
Medicinal Plants of the Desert and Canyon West: A Guide to Identifying, Preparing, and Using Traditional Medicinal Plants Found in the Deserts and Canyons of the West and Southwest... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Tradecraft
5.0 out of 5 stars
Worth every penny!!!
This book was very easy to use. I wished there was more color photos but with such good descriptions and drawings you really don't need them. Read more
Published on March 10, 2007 by Lisa Ellis
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