The Holistic Herbal

Illustrated with superb original line drawings and artwork by Ronald Morton and John Button and photographs by Alexander Caminada. This holistic view of herbal medicine includes not only working with all aspects of a person, but a recognition of the part herbs play in our whole ecology. The author provides a practical, comprehensive look at the use of herbs. He examines the systems of the body in detail, showing how herbal remedies can be applied to patterns of disease and specific conditions. There are sections on herb gathering, preparation methods, herbal chemistry, and healing actions of herbs as well as a complete traditional Herbal. 280 pages with bibliography, repertory, and indices. 7.5 x 9.25 inches. Element Books, Great Britain, 1988.