The Complete Illustrated Guide to Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies |  | Author: David Hoffmann
Publisher: Element Books Ltd.
Category: Book
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Media: Paperback
Pages: 256
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Shipping Weight (lbs): 2.2
Dimensions (in): 11.4 x 7.5 x 0.7
ISBN: 1852307587
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.53
EAN: 9781852307585
ASIN: 1852307587
Publication Date: December 25, 1999
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This new full-color edition of Hoffmann's highly acclaimed herbal is an A-Z compendium of more than 200 herbs. In it, Hoffmann provides extensive information about the uses, actions, dosages, and cautions for each herb, as well as instructions for gathering and preparing herbal remedies. Full-color throughout.
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 Excellent source of information. February 7, 1999
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
Although the herbs listed do not comprise a complete list of herbs available throughout the United States, it has so much information on the ones it DOES list that it makes it well worth the money. Including how to prepare ointments, infusions, etc.
One of the Best September 23, 2003
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I own a later 2002 version of the 1996 book. Except for cover design the content has remained very much the same. That is one of the best available books on herbs and herbology. It shows the herb with a color photograph for those unfamiliar with what each herb looks like. It gives a detailed description of the herb amd exact formulas of how to use it singularly or in combination.There are other features like how to cultivate and dry the herbs and how it relates to a body system. One of the Best herb books available
PERFECT! May 21, 2006
Raven Digitalis (Missoula, MT United States)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
What a SUPERB release. This is my medicinal herbal bible; it's quite complete, very nice graphics, and is easy to understand. It sits right next to my magickal herb books and has been an invaluable reference. HIGHLY recommended.
OakRaven
The best home herbal I've found so far April 25, 2007
EquesNiger (Prague, Czech Republic)
David Hoffman's "The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal" is one of those rare books I keep nearby, as I'm constantly referring to it. Developed for the layman, Holistic Herbal provides sufficient overview of various herbal remedies to allow one to get their feet wet and feel competent while doing so. Part 1 of the book is a mere 16-page overview of the holistic concept - short, but if you weren't already sold on it, you wouldn't be reading the book, would you? Part 2 covers the practical aspects of herbalism, including the collection and preparation of the various herbs. This is one the areas where the work shines through, as Hoffman's descriptions and photographic accompaniments clearly and succinctly illustrate the process of making not only infusions, tinctures and decoctions, but also capsules, lozenges and suppositories. The latter part of this section also familiarizes the reader with the technical terms associated with herbalism, from abortifacients to vulneraries, in clear layman's terms. Part 3 begins the herbal itself, and its clearly expounded sections will have you referring back to it often. Each page has one to two herbs, with a photograph of the herb in question, a description of the parts used and their preparation, dosages and possible combinations with other herbs for varied therapeutic effects. Seemingly in recognition that this information could overwhelm the layman, Hoffman outlines on page 49 a home herbal medicine chest, with around 30 basic herbs as well as the (minor) equipment one will need in order to make use of them. The therapeutic index which lists the various ailments and their herbal remedies also emphasizes several herbal remedies within each category that are particularly efficacious for the ailment in question.
The Complete Illustrated Guide to Holistic Herbal March 31, 2010
S. Wyatt (United States, East Coast)
The book I received did not have teh cover depicted but it was the correct year. It is a very thorough book which I appreciated and has lots of pictures for easy identification of plants. It is a good book for someone who is getting started in herbalology. I'm not sure because I'm a newbie, but I don't think it would be for the advanced Herbalist or someone who already has alot of knowledge. Probably his newer book which I know is used in some educational courses instead of this one. Overall I have found it extremely helpful. Alot of things in my yard that I thought were just weeds are actually excellent plants for treating conditions! I never would of known if I had not gotten this book. I enjoy it very much and feel it contains a wealth of knowledge :)
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