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A quick and easy reference to properly using nature's medicines, The Little Herb Encyclopedia is a must for the beginning herbalist. It contains alphabetical listings of health conditions, their symptoms and how to treat them with herbal products. No longer is extensive research necessary before using natural remedies - this is a quick way to find the answers to your most common questions.

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Dr. Ritchason has been in the health field since 1963, and has lectured nationally and internationally on herbal medicine, vitamin and mineral supplementation, and iridology. He has a doctorate degree in nutrition from Donsbach University, and a doctor of naturopathy degree from the Arizona College of Naturopathic Medicine.

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  • Paperback: 402 pages
  • Publisher: Woodland Publishing; 3 edition (December 1, 1994)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0913923893
  • ISBN-13: 978-0913923894
  • Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.3 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Best herbal book I own, hands down., March 11, 2001
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This little book (400 pages in paperbound volume) is so handy. It is such a good herbal reference because it lists individual herbs, herbal combinations, Chinese herbs and combinations (which is important, as Chinese herbs are almost always used in combination.) Common herbs as well as less familiar ones used in Western herbal medicine are included with much helpful detail.

The Chinese herbal section is better than those I have seen in many other books including ones solely on Chinese herbs. This section gives the Chinese and common name, alternative names, the action and the yin/yang (dry, moist) type of action. While not a comprehensive Chinese herbal and not a substitute for years of education in TCM (traditional Chinese medicine) the section on Chinese herbs is a very helpful reference.

There is a lot of information packed into this book. Highly recommended.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars I recommend this to my customers, November 9, 1999
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This is the best basic medicinal herb information book I've come across in 15 years as an herbalist. I recommend this book to all my customers and clients. The combinations are a bit "out there" sometimes but study of the individual herbs will make it possible for even a beginner to put together a tea that will work for him or her.
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Book is spiral bound - easy to use, well laid out for each herb, aka names are given, uses of each herb are alphabetically laid out, and main uses are CAPITALIZED, at a glance, information is accessible and easy to understand. I have already used this book over and over. Other reviewers are right, this is the best handy herb book. Definitely the spiral bound version is the one to get. Vendor was great, flawless transaction. Anybody interested in natural things should GO SEE THE MOVIE FOOD INC., real eye opener. Apparently, only showing in one theater in Las Vegas (Red Rock), rumor is there are powers to be trying to yank this movie before too many people see the truth behind the food we put on our tables.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent, With Reservations
I like this book very much. The layout is easy to read and understand.

My only reservation is that it leaves out some commonly used herbs, and it has not been updated... Read more
Published 14 months ago by Garth

5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend!!
This book is packed full of information on herbs and many health issues herbs can help....single herbs, multiple herb combinations suggested for specific problems... Read more
Published 21 months ago by S. Davison

5.0 out of 5 stars This is my second purchase
I bought this book when it was first published in the 90's. I haven't found another book that is as good. I have used it so much that my old one is falling apart. Read more
Published on January 31, 2008 by dusty

3.0 out of 5 stars The Little Herb Encyclopedia...okay, not the greatest.
There are many herbs not in the book. Explanations are a bit on the hazy side. No ideas on how to use the herbs...BUT... Read more
Published on March 17, 2006 by Carolyn C. Nelson

5.0 out of 5 stars Should be called an herb bible
Every time you read it, you find something you didn't see before.

I have dozens of herb books. It never fails to amaze me how thorough this book is. Read more

Published on February 29, 2004 by Abovealldonoharm

5.0 out of 5 stars WONDERFUL REFERENCE OF INDIVIDUAL HERBS
This book is absolutely the best one I have seen when it comes to being thorough for the different uses of each herb. Read more
Published on September 16, 2003 by feemeister

5.0 out of 5 stars a must have book for anyone interested in herbs
This book lists the most prevalent health problems and their herbal treatments. It also lists herbs and how they should be used. Read more
Published on December 26, 2000 by Jana Parkman

5.0 out of 5 stars I Call This "MY HERBAL BIBLE"
As a practicing Herbalist I have found this to be my most favored book of the many I have. (Purchased in 1993) I had used this book so much within the first 4 months after I... Read more
Published on September 11, 1998 by Trailwinder50

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the best all around books on herbs that I've found!
Very well organized, easy to locate the best herbs to use according to symptoms - lots of history and folklore surrounding various herbs. Enjoyable to just sit and read!
Published on June 16, 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars Execllent! Book on Herbs and their Uses
One of my favorite of all the books on Herbs! This book is very well organized and covers alot of herbs. Read more
Published on April 23, 1997

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