02748cam a2200385 i 4500 428868467 TxAuBib 20200630120000.0 160624s2016||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781465449818 hardcover $40.00 1465449817 hardcover $40.00 TxAuBib rda Chevallier, Andrew. Encyclopedia of herbal medicine / Andrew Chevallier, FNIMH. Third American Edition. New York, New York : DK Publishing, 2016. ℗2016. 336 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 29 cm. txt rdacontent n rdamedia nc rdacarrier "550 herbs and remedies for common ailments"--Cover. Includes bibliography and indexes (pages 322-335). Introduction -- The development of herbal medicine -- How medicinal plants work -- Active constituents -- Quality control -- Early origins to the 19th Century -- 20th Century onward -- Herbal traditions of the World -- Key medicinal plants -- Other medicinal plants -- Herbal remedies for home use -- Growing medicinal plants -- Harvesting & processing -- Making herbal remedies -- Using herbal remedies safely -- Remedies for common ailments -- Consulting an herbal practitioner. With 550 key herbs and their uses as natural remedies for nearly 200 common ailments, Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the definitive home reference to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. From ginger to lavender and thyme to dandelion, learn about the chemistry of plants and how and why they work as medicines within the body. Information on habitat and cultivation, parts used, active constituents, therapeutic properties, and traditional and current uses are described in a unique photographic plant index, and instructions on growing, harvesting, and processing your own home treatments are detailed. With its jargon-free text, fantastic photography, and focus on safety, this guide enables ease of understanding no matter what your level of herbal expertise. Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine is the ultimate reference for anyone interested in exploring the healing benefits of plants and who wants to take control of their health with alternative natural treatments. Now updated to reflect the latest research. 20200630. Herbal Medicine. Medicinal plants. Naturopathy. Herbs Therapeutic use. Self-care, Health. Herb gardening. Materia medica, Vegetable. Phytotherapy.