The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism

by David Hoffmann

Book Overview

Well-respected herbalist David Hoffmann's comprehensive and practical guide to herbal medicine. * Discusses the history and modern practice of herbalism, including Chinese, Native American, and Welsh influences. * Includes a practical reference section listing the effects of various herbs, with prescriptions on how to use them for a wide range of illnesses. * Covers the fundamentals of growing, drying, storing, and cooking with herbs. * Over 45,000...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892817828
• ISBN13: 9780892817825
• Release Date: February 1998
• Publisher: Healing Arts Press
• Length: 240 Pages
• Weight: 0.79 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.4" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

A great reference book for all Herbalism students!

The Herbal Handbook by David Hoffmann is a great source of definitions of actions of the most commonly used herbs. Also of interest is the chemistry of plants, the body systems and their recommended herbs, which include methods of preparation for medicinal and cosmetic use.The incredible amount of information in this book is easy to read. The section on actions is the most comprehensive I have read yet!This title should be in every Herbalists personal library!Beth Anne Haigler, Medicial Herbalist