Handbook for Herbal Healing: A Concise Guide to Herbal Products - Softcover

Hobbs, Christopher

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9781884360022: Handbook for Herbal Healing: A Concise Guide to Herbal Products

Synopsis

Here is a practical guide to choosing and using herbal formulas, answering questions such as what to look for in an herbal formula, how to judge the quality of herbal formulas, why organically-grown herbs are better, and which herbs are safe for children and pregnant women.

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About the Author

Author of 20 books, Christopher Hobbs has over 30 years experience as an herbalist, botanist, and teacher. A consultant to the natural products industry, he writes and lectures internationally on herbal medicine.

Review

For those who already enjoy eating fungi, Medicinal Mushroms will answer your questions and deepen your appreciation of mushrooms. -- Herb Companion, 1996.

Mushroom toxicity, uses in traditional medicine, and appearances in the human diet are supported by clinical studies and explorations of cultural influences in this technical coverage. Over 100 species of edible fungi are documented in the most complete work on medicinal mushrooms published to date. -- Midwest Book Review

The wealth of information gleaned from excellent sources make this book a valuable addition to professional and amateur mushroom library. -- SIDA 17(1):250. 1996

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