Desk Reference Natures Medicine by Steven Foster, First Edition (4 results)

hardcover. Condition: Good. First Edition.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 416 pages; Description: 416 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Subject: Healing Plants -- Vegetable -- History. Materia medica, Vegetable. Medicinal plants -- History. Summary: Before formal science enabled a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. Today, people still use medicinal plants, in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs. Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is based on the work of botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, illustrated entries for hundreds of plants. Each is described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, and a range map. There are also sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research. 1 Kg.

First Edition. Fine cloth copy in an equally fine dw. Particularly and surprisingly well-preserved; tight, bright, clean and especially sharp-cornered. Literally as new. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 416 pages; Description: 416 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. Subject: Healing Plants -- Vegetable -- History. Materia medica, Vegetable. Medicinal plants -- History. Summary: Before formal science enabled a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. Today, people still use medicinal plants, in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs. Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is based on the work of botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, illustrated entries for hundreds of plants. Each is described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, and a range map. There are also sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research. 1 Kg.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Special Association copy, Inscribed and dated by author "To Tom Chapell (Tom's of Maine), For all the ways in which you inspire others--- All good wishes, Steven Foster , 19 September '06 Kennebunk" on front free endpaper in blue ink. Images available upon request.First edition, first printing. Dust jacket intact and in very good condition with minor edgewear. Appears to be a book that was shelved and/or handled but never read. No markings, tears, or other defects. Providing superior service since 2001. Dropshippers heartily welcomed. Signed by Author.