Includes bibliographical references (pages 406-423) and index.
Contents
Introduction : Ancient remedies and modern medicine -- From magic to medicine : 5,000 years of herbal healing -- Tempest in a teapot : are healing herbs safe? -- Storing and preparing healing herbs -- How to obtain healing herbs -- 100 healing herbs -- Prevention and treatment : a fast-action guide to using the healing herbs.
Summary
Contains the latest developments in the use of plants for medicinal purposes--remedies for over 200 conditions and diseases.