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National Geographic guide to medicinal herbs, the world's most effective healing plants, Rebecca L. Johnson [and others] ; photography by Steven Foster ; foreword by Andrew Weil

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National Geographic guide to medicinal herbs, the world's most effective healing plants, Rebecca L. Johnson [and others] ; photography by Steven Foster ; foreword by Andrew Weil

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eng

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illustrations

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index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

National Geographic guide to medicinal herbs

Oclc number

562769059

Responsibility statement

Rebecca L. Johnson [and others] ; photography by Steven Foster ; foreword by Andrew Weil

Sub title

the world's most effective healing plants

Summary

From headaches to sore feet, muscle cramps to melancholy: the remedies to many ailments can be found in the world of plants. In this guide, both botanists and medical experts explore the healing properties of herbs and other plants to reveal how they have been used in the past and how they can be used today. A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, also includes full-color photos, a glossary and several thematic indexes

Table Of Contents

Foreword / Andrew Weil -- The world of medicinal herbs -- Mental Health and the Nervous System. Butterbur ; Feverfew ; Hops ; Kava ; Lemon Balm ; Passionflower ; Passionflower harvest ; Skullcap ; St. John's Wort ; Valerian. -- Respiratory System. Astragalus ; Echinacea ; Echinacea harvest ; Elder ; Eucalyptus ; Licorice ; Mullein ; Pelargonium ; Sage ; Thyme. -- Heart and Circulation. Bilberry ; Cacao, chocolate ; Cinnamon ; Ginkgo ; Grapes, grape seed ; Hawthorn ; Hibiscus ; Horse Chestnut ; Tea ; Tea harvest. -- Digestive System. Chamomile ; Fennel ; Garlic ; Garlic harvest ; Ginger ; Goldenseal ; Milk Thistle ; Peppermint ; Psyllium ; Slippery Elm ; Turmeric. -- Joints, Muscles, and Skin. Aloe ; Aloe harvest ; Arnica ; Calendula ; Cat's Claw ; Cayenne ; Comfrey ; Devil's Claw ; Rosemary ; Tea Tree ; Willow Bark ; Witch Hazel. -- Urinary and Male Health. Juniper ; Parsley ; Pomegranate ; Pygeum ; Saw Palmetto ; Saw Palmetto harvest ; Stinging Nettle ; Tomato ; Uva Ursi. -- Female Health. Black Cohosh ; Black Haw ; Chaste Tree ; Cranberry ; Cranberry harvest ; Dong Quai ; Raspberry Leaf ; Shatavari ; Soy. -- Wellness and Perception. Ashwagandha ; Bacopa ; Ginseng ; Ginseng harvest ; Goji ; Gotu Kola ; Rhodiola ; Schisandra ; Stevia. -- Index of therapeutic uses -- Plant index

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Guide to medicinal herbs

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