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

by Leslie Taylor (Author)

Product Details

• Paperback: 535 pages
• Publisher: Square One Publishers (January 30, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0757001440
• ISBN-13: 978-0757001444
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.5 x 1.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #284,942 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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45 of 46 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on the Subject., February 24, 2006

By	Linda E. N-Eaton "Linda E. Nedderman-Eaton" (RI USA) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

39 of 41 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful book, April 16, 2005

By	CHRIS PARKINSON (Newbury, Berks United Kingdom) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

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.

25 of 26 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A guide to over seventy rainforest botanicals and their uses, June 7, 2005

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

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.