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Chevallier, Andrew

Encyclopedia of herbal medicine / Andrew Chevallier. - 2nd American ed. - New York : DK Pub 2000. - 336 p. : col. ill. ; 29 cm.

"A Dorling Kindersley book."

Introduction --$g[pt. 1].The development of herbal medicine --How medicinal plants work --Active constituents --Quality control --Early origins to the 19th century --20th century & beyond --Herbal traditions of the world --Europe --India --China --Africa --Australia --North America --South America --$g[pt. 2].Key medicinal plants --$g[pt. 3].Other medicinal plants --$g[pt. 4].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 --Glossary --Additional reading & bibliography --General index --Index of herbs by ailment --Useful addresses & acknowledgments.

The definitive home reference guide to 550 key herbs with all their uses as remedies for common ailments. Mind, Body, Spirit Series.

ISBN: 0789467836

Standard No.: 4219.107806

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Materia medica, Vegetable.
Medicinal plants.
Plants, Medicinal.
Phytotherapy.

Dewey Class. No.: 615.32