The herbal handbook: a user's guide to medical herbalism

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"David Hoffmann provides a missing gap in popular herbal literature. . . . Those seeking to make sense of other herbals will want to own this book. A useful, welcome book for both novice and experienced herbalists."—(Foster's Botanical & Herb Reviews) "Hoffmann's approach offers a more practical use guide which includes specific herbal remedies grouped around common medical problems. . . . A comprehensive guide. Particularly valuable for newcomers to herbal treatment processes and ideas."—(The Midwest Book Review) This compenduim of medical herbalism by one of the most eminent herbalists practicing today is both comprehensive and extremely practical. Answering basic as well as complicated questions about herbal medicine, it provides amateur and professional practitioners with a reliable framework in which their herbal skills can develop. An illuminating discussion of the history and modern practice of herbalism, encompassing the influences of Welsh,...