The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism

by David Hoffman

Describes medicinal uses for a variety of common herbs, and tells how to grow, dry, store, and cook with herbs

Genres: Herbs, Reference, Nonfiction, Health, Food, Gardening, Nature

240 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1989

Reviews

[Astrid · Rating 5 out of 5]

Not quite as good as The Holistic Herbal, but a great introductory book for anyone interested in herbs.

[jennifer · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book on Herbs. One of the very first I ever bought. Breaks everything down very nicely, into herb type and body system. Was easy to understand and follow. I also found it too be well grounded. Was impressed by the willingness to admit when herbs may not be enough and other anvenues should be explored.

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Reading this book for a Medicinal Plants and Herbology course; David throws in little bits of his personal philosophy while describing in good detail the purpose and use of a wide variety of herbs in the medical world.

[Brad Theado · Rating 2 out of 5]

Wasn't what I was looking for in an herbalism book. Looking for for how to.

[Andrea · Rating 5 out of 5]

Clear and concise information on plants and their usage

[Savvi · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good quick reference for herb info and uses.

[Liz Websdale · Rating 5 out of 5]

Love this book. Find myself referring to it time and again over the years.

[Paul · Rating 5 out of 5]

I've been studying herbalism for a few years now. This should have been my first reference. This does the best job I've seen of covering actions and body systems succinctly.

[Maggie2u2000 · Rating 5 out of 5]

I highly recommend this book if you're looking for a good reference manual. It's handy to take into the woods with you when you're foraging for herbs!

[Claudia]

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