With A-to-Z entries that include over 120 health conditions, James Duke's The Green Pharmacy is an authoritative, readable guide to the world of herbal healing. From traditional folk remedies to groundbreaking laboratory studies, Dr. Duke provides up-to-date information and age-old folk wisdom about nature's most potent plants. You'll find scores of natural remedies that can replace or enhance costly pharmaceuticals, including: Relief for aches and pains ranging from arthritis, angina and back pain to menstrual cramps and sciatica. Remedies for gastrointestinal problems from constipation and flatulence to inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers. Herbs that can reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Cures for infections ranging from colds and flu to sore throat and yeast infections. Herbal drinks that reduce fever. And much more. The Green Pharmacy includes easy "how-to" instructions for preparing herbal compresses, teas and infusions. Plus, Dr. Duke provides an easy rating system to quickly identify the most effective herbal remedies for each condition.
Industry Reviews
"The Green Pharmacy is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines...I plan to consult it often." --Dr. Andrew Weil
"The Green Pharmacy is a tour de force by the world's leading authority on the herbal healing traditions...a treasure house of practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner." --Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., President of Bastyr University, Seattle, and author of Total Wellness
"If you are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy!" --Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., ethnobotanist and author of Tales of a Sharman's Apprentice
"Filled with gems of wisdom--a treasure of information from a man who knows a smuch as anyone in the world about medicinal plants." --Jean Carper, bestselling author of Miracle Cures "The Green Pharmacy "is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines...I plan to consult it often. "Dr. Andrew Weil"
"The Green Pharmacy "is a tour de force by the world's leading authority on the herbal healing traditions...a treasure house of practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner. "Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., President of Bastyr University, Seattle, and author of Total Wellness"
If you are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy! "Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., ethnobotanist and author of Tales of a Sharman's Apprentice"
Filled with gems of wisdom--a treasure of information from a man who knows a smuch as anyone in the world about medicinal plants. "Jean Carper, bestselling author of Miracle Cures"" ""The Green Pharmacy "is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines...I plan to consult it often."--Dr. Andrew Weil
""The Green Pharmacy "is a tour de force by the world's leading authority on the herbal healing traditions...a treasure house of practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner." --Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., President of Bastyr University, Seattle, and author of" Total Wellness"
"If you are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy!" --Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., ethnobotanist and author of "Tales of a Sharman's Apprentice"
"Filled with gems of wisdom--a treasure of information from a man who knows a smuch as anyone in the world about medicinal plants." --Jean Carper, bestselling author of "Miracle Cures" ""The Green Pharmacy is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines...I plan to consult it often."--Dr. Andrew Weil
""The Green Pharmacy is a tour de force by the world's leading authority on the herbal healing traditions...a treasure house of practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner." --Joseph E. Pizzorno, N.D., President of Bastyr University, Seattle, and author of" Total Wellness
"If you are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy!" --Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., ethnobotanist and author of "Tales of a Sharman's Apprentice
"Filled with gems of wisdom--a treasure of information from a man who knows a smuch as anyone in the world about medicinal plants." --Jean Carper, bestselling author of "Miracle Cures
