Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

By HerbaZest Editorial Team | Updated: Jun 18, 2020

Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
General Information
  • Title Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine
  • Author Andrew Chevallier
  • Date 2000
  • Publisher Dorling Kindersley Adult
  • Edition 2nd
  • Pages 336

Abstract

About the Book

This book is divided into several sections, providing a solid foundation. It gives the history of herbalism in different regions of the world up to modern day. The main encyclopedia section contains comprehensive overviews of more than 550 important medicinal herbs, with full color photos of the different parts of the plants and the remedies that can be made from them. Finally, it has a guide to making different types of herbal remedies, as well as which herbs are appropriate for which ailment.

About the Author

Andrew Chavellier is a practicing medicinal herbalist. He also is a Senior Lecturer in Herbal Medicine at Middlesex University. He has written eight books on herbs and natural health. From spring to fall, he hosts herb walks through the Norfolk countryside for those interested in learning more about medicinal herbs and identifying them in the field.

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