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Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads
Contributor(s): Hoffmann, Frank (Author), Manning, Martin J. (Author)
ISBN: 0789011492     ISBN-13: 9780789011497
Publisher: Routledge
OUR PRICE:   $62.32  
Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats
Published: November 2002
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Temporarily out of stock - Will ship within 2 to 5 weeks
Additional Information
BISAC Categories:
- Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications
- Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine
- Social Science | Media Studies
Dewey: 615.321
LCCN: 2002068888
Physical Information: 0.7" H x 6.1" W x 8.36" (0.87 lbs) 254 pages
Themes:
- Topical - Family
 
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Publisher Description:
Find all the information you need on herbs and spices in one place

Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an A-to-Z reference book written in a straightforward style that's informative enough for library use but informal enough for general reading. This essential guide takes a practical look at the popular uses of herbs and spices, presented in an easy-to-use format. The book is a refreshing alternative to the how-to guides, cookbooks, and picture books usually found on the subject.

From alfalfa to ginseng to yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also contains related listings and essays that range from alternative medicine to food preparation and nutrition to herbs in wedding celebrations. Detailed enough for reference use by academics, the book has a natural tone that appeals to garden club members, herb and spice experts, hobbyists, and others.

Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also includes information on:
  • herb growing and marketing
  • herbs and spices in literature
  • medicinal herbs and spices
  • federal regulations on herbs and spices
  • horticulture therapy
An everyday guide for enthusiasts and a perfect place to start for newcomers, Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an easy-to-use handbook with wide-ranging appeal. It combines the comprehensive information you'd expect from a reference book with a casual and colorful look at the histories and backgrounds of herbs and spices, both commonplace and exotic. As a vital resource or an occasional reference, this book is unique in its scope and invaluable in its usefulness.