The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Comprehensive Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing
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A Complete Guide to 180 Healing Herbs—From America's Favorite Herbalist In this handy companion to his best-selling book, The Green Pharmacy , leading herbal authority James A. Duke, Ph.D., delivers the lowdown on virtually every healing herb available in today's marketplace: its description and history, therapeutic uses, medicinal properties, prescription counterparts, dosage options, safety and effectiveness rating, and precautions. Dr. Duke's inimitable folksy tone and friendly manner shine throughout The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook , making it as entertaining to read as it is practical. The most thorough and comprehensive herb reference of its kind, the handbook was culled from the thousands of entries in Dr. Duke's database of the world's medicinal plants. The database, which he began during his career as a top botanist with the USDA, is a lifelong project for Dr. Duke and has become a major reference resource for herbalists worldwide. Review: ... Book on medicinal herbs and it was just as good as the previous 2 - My 3rd purchase of a James Duke Book on medicinal herbs and it was just as good as the previous 2. A solid 5 star rating for information, scope, and his usual smattering of humor, laced with the random anecdotal comment on his vast range of experiences chasing the medicinal flora of the world . A must for everyone new to herbal medicine and certainly useful and informative to the more experienced, bridging the gap between clinical practitioner and home health practitioner. Would love to talk plants to the Man. Review: Reliable expertise - James Duke's book "The Green Pharmacy" was one of the first few I read about herbs used for healing. It still has a place in my bookcase. This book has much more complete information about the plants included, and seems more geared for the level at which I practice now. As a nurse and now a trained herbalist, I like the mention of pharmaceuticals used for the same treatment goals. The last 14 years, I have studied both herbs and prescription drugs extensively. Dr. Duke's scientific yet down to earth approach is greatly appreciated. This book will find use as a reference for both the pharmacology lectures I present, as well as those about healing with botanicals. My thanks to Dr. Duke for another winner.
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| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 312 Reviews |
J**S
... Book on medicinal herbs and it was just as good as the previous 2
My 3rd purchase of a James Duke Book on medicinal herbs and it was just as good as the previous 2. A solid 5 star rating for information, scope, and his usual smattering of humor, laced with the random anecdotal comment on his vast range of experiences chasing the medicinal flora of the world . A must for everyone new to herbal medicine and certainly useful and informative to the more experienced, bridging the gap between clinical practitioner and home health practitioner. Would love to talk plants to the Man.
M**H
Reliable expertise
James Duke's book "The Green Pharmacy" was one of the first few I read about herbs used for healing. It still has a place in my bookcase. This book has much more complete information about the plants included, and seems more geared for the level at which I practice now. As a nurse and now a trained herbalist, I like the mention of pharmaceuticals used for the same treatment goals. The last 14 years, I have studied both herbs and prescription drugs extensively. Dr. Duke's scientific yet down to earth approach is greatly appreciated. This book will find use as a reference for both the pharmacology lectures I present, as well as those about healing with botanicals. My thanks to Dr. Duke for another winner.
T**R
A herbal guide that is an excellent reference, easy to understand and a must have in your home.
Just as it was created, you need this book in your home for reference purposes after and or before going to the doctor. Excellent book for everyday good health; a very good herbal guide that is to the point and very easy to understand. I cherish this book and all the other books written by Dr. James Duke.
A**N
Easy to read and understand
Easy to read and use. I use 2 of the herbs this book recommended. One of the herbs helped with my heart issues.
M**A
Down to Earth Knowledge
Dr. Duke writes in an easy style imparting layers of knowledge. Take the time to read the introductory pages so you understand how he categorizes the plants's properties. This will be a go to book for me. You can easily find plants or topics in the index to speed your look ups. I heartily recommend this to anyone interested in how plants are used in our lives, historically, culturally and today.
J**B
Very Informative
The format of the physical book is not my favorite---the Mass Market paperback is not my favorite. Gives good background for the herbs, not for things outside of that (Kelp, sea salt, calcium sources, etc)---so that's what the title is and doesn't disappoint. Practical application (e.g. Take 1/4 cup of yellow dock and 1 cup of water....) is not present, but that is not the purpose of the book.---good reference book!
R**Y
duke is the best
great treatment of herbs, up to duke's usual incomparable standards. good price & shipping. good condition. i wish i could get to his world famous "6 acre herbal vineyard" at his house in fulton, maryland. i wish the gov't had been bright enough to put jim duke in charge of the fda, but then, that wouldn't have worked so well for the bottom line of BIG PHARMA! however, the rest of us would be healthier & there wouldn't be as great a deficit in the budget. just dreaming!
T**N
A Serious Reference
This is a well-written reference for the serious herbalist. Unlike "The Green Pharmacy", this book tends to discuss the herbs, rather than the problems that need them. There is a table at the end of the book that references the herbs to the malady, so all is not lost. I would recommend this book as a desk reference for the herb-savvy physician or the ND, or even a well-read herbalist. I have already recommended this book to several of my herbalist friends. It belongs in any herbal library!
M**L
Five Stars
Great book backed up with scientific facts and written in a very accessible way.
Z**R
wow
I really was looking forward to this book from the information I read about it and was not disappointed. The most phenominal aspect to the book was not only the safety ratings plus the number of actual herbs presented but the dosage options. This has been a feature lacking in many books through out the past. I have looked for a comprehensive herbal book for years and this was well done. The design in which this author presented each herb was easy to read and follow. A must have for any serious herbalists library.
C**E
excellent book
organized is a good manner easy to read and has information easy to digest
E**H
a must have
This is a book that should be in everyones hands.A very good resource and handy to refer too.A must have.
F**A
I expected more .
It does not explain how to use the herbs
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