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Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West [Paperback]

Michael Moore , Mimi Kamp
4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)


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June 1, 2003
A perennial favourite, "Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West" is a user-friendly guide to over 300 species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska.


Product Details

  • Paperback: 360 pages
  • Publisher: Red Crane Books; 1st edition (June 1, 2003)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1878610317
  • ISBN-13: 978-1878610317
  • Product Dimensions: 1 x 6.1 x 9.4 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (20 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #91,336 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.7 out of 5 stars
Excellent book with really good descriptions. Lindsay  |  7 reviewers made a similar statement
I love the detail this book gives the herbalist. Oregon Elle  |  4 reviewers made a similar statement
He is worth paying attention to. shed  |  2 reviewers made a similar statement
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Only What, But Where, Why, and How November 15, 2000
Format:Paperback
Moore tells what each plant is used for, but just as important, he details where and when to find the plant. He gives step by step recipes for each plant, telling if it should be rubbed on, eaten, soaked in, or steeped and drunk. He writes at least two pages on every plant, and some plants have seven pages because they are so useful. The only way to improve this book would be more photos. Every plant is illustrated, but less than half are shown in photos.
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33 of 35 people found the following review helpful
3.0 out of 5 stars fascinating but could be better August 17, 2001
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I enjoyed reading about western medicinal plants as well as the author's wry humor (I found especially hilarious that comment about the temperature of sitz baths and not wanting to "poach your privates") and obvious expertise. The recipes and directions for making medications out of the plants are outstanding. However, the photography leaves much to be desired. A few of them are blurred and most do not show sufficient detail to enable unequivocal identification. Moreover,the pictures for Yerba Santa and Yerba del lobo are switched in the last page of the color plates. NOT GOOD, if you are using this as a field guide. This then raises the question of, are there other inaccuracies in the book? Definitely check the appearance of the herb you're looking for in another book if you plan to use it.
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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars A Revolutionary Book July 23, 2005
Format:Paperback
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West has been the book I most often refer to when trying to treat a certain ailment or disease.

I came across this book when I attended the California School of Herbal Studies in California. Moore's ability to pinpoint specific uses of herbs, but at the same time his ability to admit to being wrong is what attracts me so much to his herbals (not to mention his humorous and quirky writing style). I was once told that Moore was one of the few herbalists who have doctors running up to his front door asking for answers. I have no idea if this is true considering the stubbornness of most M.D.'s, but it wouldn't surprise me considering the extent of his knowledge. I can't recommend this book enough.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Natural medicinal fixes
We use to many drugs and if we took a moment to learn how to use the natrual medicinal plants we have we would do much better. We would save money and be much healthier. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Joseph E. Whimple
5.0 out of 5 stars Complete & Comprehsive
Excellent book with really good descriptions. I was very impressed on how many plants were covered. Wish it stretched just a tad bit further south into Oregon. Read more
Published 3 months ago by Lindsay
5.0 out of 5 stars Medicinal Plants
Michael is one of the best in Herbalogy and has a wonderful way of discribing what each herb is all about in simply to understand language.
Published 4 months ago by J. Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great book
I love the detail this book gives the herbalist. Worth having and reading. I try to read a bit of information every night.
Published 4 months ago by Oregon Elle
5.0 out of 5 stars Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
Great book, good black and white pictures and a lot of great information. Fun to have if you are outdoors often.
Published 6 months ago by Matt
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best books for western USA medicinal herb enthusiasts
Michael Moore has published several medicinal herb books.
He is worth paying attention to.
His work has never been a generic approach to herbal medicine. Read more
Published 15 months ago by shed
5.0 out of 5 stars What is not in the drug stores
I like natural healing so I also like to make medicines that help me heal in time of need. I was basically antibiotic resistent for infections to my upper respiratory until I tried... Read more
Published 16 months ago by Henry E. Kinsey
3.0 out of 5 stars CAUTION!!!
Caution...I believe this book has inverted photos. The very last 2 pictures, for the plants Yerba Del Lobo (Helenium hoopesii) and Yerba Santa (Eriodictyon californicum).... Read more
Published 22 months ago by postmiss
5.0 out of 5 stars The only book for this region happens to be excellent
Before Michael Moore began his life work unveiling the medicine of the plants of the Western U.S., medical herbalists were generally limited to herbs of commerce, most of them... Read more
Published 22 months ago by Paul Bergner
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book.
Beyond useful. Packed full of information, sordid (but intriguing/useful & necessary) details that make clear what you want & need to know. Read more
Published on May 15, 2010 by Eric
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