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The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Everyday Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing |  | Author: James A. Duke PhD
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Category: Book
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Sales Rank: 44444
Media: Mass Market Paperback
Pages: 352
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Dimensions (in): 6.7 x 4.1 x 1.1
ISBN: 0312981511
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.321
EAN: 9780312981518
ASIN: 0312981511
Publication Date: June 17, 2002
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Product Description
A HANDY REFERENCE FROM AMERICA'S FAVORITE HERBALISTDid you know that the oats you eat can also soothe itchy skin when put in your bath? That witch hazel shrinks hemorrhoids? From the herbs Americans take most to lesser-known medicinal plants, this readable and revealing guide helps you make smart choices about your health.The most thorough and comprehensive herb reference of its kind, THE GREEN PHARMACY HERBAL HANDBOOK was compiled from Dr. Duke's database of the world's medicinal plants. The database, which he began during his career as a top botanist with the USDA, is a major resource for herbalists around the world. Written in Dr. Duke's own folksy, jargon-free language, this important reference work explains each herb with care, including:* Description and history * Therapeutic uses * Medicinal properties * Prescription counterparts * Dosage options * Safety * Effectiveness * Precautions
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 Would be better with pictures April 19, 2010
B. Svezia (Mo. USA)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
Many people may know the name of the products in the book, but many may not. Therefore, pictures to help identify them would have been great help.
 Great Field Guide November 17, 2009
Gail A. Preset (Belleview, FL)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
This is a great book to keep on hand. If you enjoy the outdoors and want some home grown remedies for just about everything, this is the book to keep with you. It will become your best companion as you work to get away from the world of big pharma. I have used it to guide me in what herbs I plant so I can keep on hand some of the basics. It also has some recipes in it, just for fun. It is amazing what is out there that we overlook every day.
 This is a must-have book for natural health! March 1, 2009
Crystal (Louisiana)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
I have been reading through "The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook," trying first one thing then another for several weeks now, ever since the book came in the mail. Let me tell you, this book is a life saver (not literally, but maybe).
The first thing I tried was 100% cranberry juice, not the cocktail product. Please pardon this personal comment, but I had dark urine from not drinking enough water. After drinking 100% cranberry juice for a couple of weeks, my urine is now normal. I must admit that I could not drink 100% at pure strength and added a little orange juice to it. I also committed to drinking more water.
Celery seed, or celery stalks, helps control high blood pressure and cholesterol. Medication is not getting my high blood pressure down so I can have eye surgery. I'm eating lots of celery to see if this truly works.
Rubbing crushed basil leaves on exposed body parts will keep mosquitoes at bay when outdoors and people when indoors (haha, just a little old lady joke).
Pour about four ounces of oats into your bath water for a good soak to relieve itchy skin, especially psoriasis.
Powdered or fresh ginger aids in preventing blood fats from forming, keeps fibromyalgia pain at bay, and helps abate joint pain, among its many benefits.
These are just a few things I tried or passed on to family members to try, with each having success. I highly recommend this book not only for its health benefits, but also for its entertainment value. The book is fun to read!
live longer February 12, 2009
J. L. Stockman (ca. u.s.a.)
this book is supper,i love the way it explains things.it will be a real help to people
Reliable expertise January 19, 2009
Merilyn Welch (Eugene, OR USA)
6 out of 6 found this review helpful
James Duke's book "The Green Pharmacy" was one of the first few I read about herbs used for healing. It still has a place in my bookcase. This book has much more complete information about the plants included, and seems more geared for the level at which I practice now. As a nurse and now a trained herbalist, I like the mention of pharmaceuticals used for the same treatment goals. The last 14 years, I have studied both herbs and prescription drugs extensively. Dr. Duke's scientific yet down to earth approach is greatly appreciated. This book will find use as a reference for both the pharmacology lectures I present, as well as those about healing with botanicals. My thanks to Dr. Duke for another winner.
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