Green Pharmacy

Rodale Press, 1997. Hard cover. Very Good/No DJ Issued. Very good. No dust jacket as issued. a well maintained hardcopy, tight binding, square corners, bright crisp pgs. has a minor staining along the outer pg. edges. Glued binding. Paper over boards. Audience: General/trade. ABOUT THE BOOK Green Pharmacy ANNOTATION "...covers over 120 health conditions in an easy-to-use alphabetical format...provides up-to-date information about nature's most potent plants that can replace or enhance costly pharmaceuticals. " FROM THE PUBLISHER 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. FROM THE CRITICS Library Journal Very readable and fun, The Green Pharmacy is the culmination of the author's 30 years of studying and using herbs. In an interesting mix of folklore and science, Duke, a botanist and authority on healing herbs, describes treatment protocols for over 120 health conditions. Although there is frequent reference to experts and studies, including up-to-date findings from the German Commission E monographs, no accurate references or bibliography are provided. Nonetheless, based on the author's credentials, this is recommended for larger collections