Product Description

The effectiveness of herbs has been proved conclusively, as have their ability to work with each individual person. The result is a gentler form of care, free from the side-effects of modern drugs. "The Top 100 Herbal Remedies" includes an introduction to herbal medicine, with an account of its benefits and advice on how to use herbs for self-treatment. The 50 most useful medicinal herbs - from Aloe Vera to Wild Oats - are profiled, showing how to use them and what they can do for you. The core of the book is a collection of brilliant herbal remedies for 100 of the most common ailments, grouped by body system; for each there is guidance on herbal treatments, including simple fusions, tinctures and creams you can use at home.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #62143 in Books
• Published on: 2006-03-16
• Original language: English
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

Customer Reviews

A fantastic quick reference guide
I bought this on the strength of owning and loving another of the author's books - The Apothecary's Garden - and it doesn't disappoint. Despite being small and compact, it crams in a huge amount of information. The book is very clearly divided into sections with colour coding and use of symbols. Information is presented in a very clear format and each herb has a photograph to go with it. There are two main sections - the herbs in the first section in alphabetical order by Latin name, and the 100 ailments in the second section sub-divided by body system.

My only complaints are that the symbols and medical terms used can be a bit confusing for an amateur herbalist (like me) and I would prefer terms in plain English, although there is a glossary at the back. Also some of the photos have been chosen for their aesthetic appeal rather than for identification and accuracy, making this a lovely reference book for home use but not something I would take into the field.