Plants That Heal [Paperback]

George D. Pamplona-Roger (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 2004

Before there were drugs,
there was nature!

Most people in the world get their medicine from field and forest. Now you can too, thanks to this treasury of valuable information about nature's pharmacy. Full of beautiful photographs, this book unlocks the secrets of the rich tradition of natural remedies-plants that heal the body and invigorate the mind.

This collection includes information on how to harness the medical potential of plants while avoiding the dangers of toxicity. How to distill essences for aromatherapy. How to prepare herbal teas and fomentations.

You will learn about special plants that benefit the eyes, nerves, mouth, throat, heart, arteries, veins, blood, lungs, stomach, liver, intestines, and skin. Plants that aid digestion. Plants that fight infection. Plants that fight obesity by increasing metabolism or deceasing hunger.

The earth is a garden. Let it heal you.

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About the Author

George D. Pamplona-Roger, M.D., is a doctor of medicine and surgery at the University of Granada in Spain. He is a board-certified general and digestive surgeon, and a specialist in health education, UNED University, Spain. He is a member of the International Union of Food Science and Technology, Ontario, Canada, and a fellow in the Royal Microscopical Society, Oxford, England. After practicing his specialty for 15 years, Dr. Pamplona-Roger now focuses on medical research and health education. He has been published in many health journals, and has also written Encyclopedia of Foods and Their Healing Power; Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants, and New Lifestyle: Enjoy It!

Product Details

• Paperback
• Publisher: Review & Herald Publishing (December 2004)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0828018634
• ISBN-13: 978-0828018630
• Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #368,246 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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i love this very much i know its not that complete than the set of encyclopedia of medicinal plants. for me its good and helpful.