The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated --with the Latest Developments in Herbal ScienceBlends eastern, European, and American Indian healing traditions. Shows the three functions of herbs; eight traditional methods of herbal therapy; the benefits of a macrobiotic diet; herbal treatments for cancer, herpes, acne, arthritis, back pain, weight problems, colds and flu; detailed descriptions, use and dosage for over 140 western herbs and 31 important Chinese herbs; and how to purchase, grow and store herbs. |
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User Review - Orthaevelve - LibraryThingWhile I give this book high marks for its thorough knowledge of herbology, I cannot agree with Mr. Tierra about some of his other ideas. For example, on page 274, Mr. Tierra comments that "Headaches ... Read full review
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ABSOLUTELY WONDERFUL BOOK. !!
I've been using this book like a Bible in Everyday Use.
I've had the one that I have, for about 20yrs.
It's falling apart from age and Usage, but Still Quite Useful.
Easy to Read and Understand.
#1 Most Used Book in my Collection.
+10 Rating, and looking for the HardBack Version.
Contents
The Key to Health | 1 |
Theory of Using Herbs | 5 |
Herbal Therapies | 11 |
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References to this book
The Yoga of Herbs: An Ayurvedic Guide to Herbal Medicine Vasant Lad,David Frawley No preview available - 1986 |
Bibliographic information
| Title | The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated --with the Latest Developments in Herbal Science Pocket books |
| Author | Michael Tierra |
| Edition | revised |
| Publisher | Pocket Books, 1990 |
| ISBN | 0671724037, 9780671724030 |
| Length | 378 pages |
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