The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guide
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| Rating | : | 4.34 (908 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1591201934 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 378 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-08-01 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Students and experienced practitioners of herbal medicine alike will find this one-stop reference an invaluable companion in the study, prescription, and use of herbs to achieve health, mitigate illness, and correct physiological imbalances. In "The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicne." renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars offers a concise, comprehensive guide to the vast array of medicinal herbs that are now commonly available in North America. Herbal medicine has been with us since the beginning, one of the many aspects of humakind's symbiotic relationship with the natural world. Her forthright attitude, pragmatic advice, and gentle humor shine here, inviting readers to use "The Deskto
"Five Stars" according to Amazon Customer. Great addition to the herbalist's library!. Best reference yet! This is not a herbal reference to overlook. Having done extensive research as well as cross referencing, this is by far the most extensive, well written, accessible guide you will find. Not only is Mars' writing style educated and articulate, it is also extermely compassionate and through. She incorporates documented scientific research, historical usage, international names, specialized treatment suggestions as well as contradictions, and so much more. A true herbalist to trust and appreciate.. Great read, but not very scientific. Thom-Hin I don't think this reference will be sitting on my desktop for very long mainly because of the lack of scientific research and dosage options. I'm very big on the scientific aspects of herbalism and not so big on the alternative views such as the yin and yang of plants and what element the plant corresponds with. Not saying that doesn't work for some people, it just doesn't work for me. With this in mind it made my overall view on the book a bit apathetic. Mars does say what constituents are in the plants, but it seems very dry and lacking with no introduction on the basics of
She teaches herbal medicine through Esalen, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, and the Naropa Institute. She is the author of several books, including Healing Herbal Teas (Basic Health Publications, 2005) and Rawsome! (Basic Health Publications, 2004). She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. About the Author Brigitte Mars, A.H.C., is an herbalist and nutritional consultant from Boulder, Colorado, who has been working with natural medicine for more than thirty years.
She is the author of several books, including Healing Herbal Teas (Basic Health Publications, 2005) and Rawsome! (Basic Health Publications, 2004). She teaches herbal medicine through Esalen, the Boulder College of Massage Therapy, and the Naropa Institute. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. Bri