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Encyclopedia of herbal medicine : 550 herbs and remedies for common ailments / Andrew Chevallier. by Chevallier, Andrew. DK Publishing, 2016. Call #: 615.3203 C527eh Subjects Herbs -- Therapeutic use.   Herbs -- Therapeutic use -- Encyclopedias.   Herbals -- Encyclopedias.   Medicinal plants -- Encyclopedias.   Alternative medicine. ISBN:  9781465449818 (hc.) Alternate title:  DK. Encyclopedia of herbal medicine : 550 herbs and remedies for common ailments Herbal medicine : 550 herbs and remedies for common ailments Edition:  Third American edition. Description:  336 pages : color illustrations ; 29 cm. Notes:  Subtitle from cover. Bibliography:  Includes bibliographical references (page 322) and indexes. Contents:  The development of herbal medicine -- How medicinal plants work -- Active constituents -- Quality control -- Early origins to the 19th century -- 20th century onward -- Herbal traditions of the world -- Key medicinal plants -- Other medicinal plants -- 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. Summary:  550 key herbs and their uses as natural remedies for nearly 200 common ailments - the definitive home reference to healing with the world's oldest form of medicine. From ginger to lavender and thyme to dandelion, learn about the chemistry of plants and how and why they work as medicines within the body. Information on habitat and cultivation, parts used, active constituents, therapeutic properties, and traditional and current uses described in a unique photographic plant index, and instructions on growing, harvesting, and processing your own home treatments. Jargon-free text, fantastic photography, and focus on safety - this guide enables ease of understanding no matter what your level of herbal expertise. For anyone interested in exploring the healing benefits of plants and who wants to take control of their health with alternative natural treatments. Other authors:  DK Publishing, Inc. Holds:  0   Copy/Holding information Location Collection Call No. Item type Status   Central Library Non-Circulating Reference 615.3203 C527eh Non-circulating Checked in Add Copy to MyList

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