Abstract
About the Book
This authoritative guide contains detailed information on more than 320 medicinal herbs. Each herb has a page with full color photos to aid in field identification. It also explains the herb's active compounds and medicinal uses, as well as preparation and dosage. The book also includes a glossary of medical terms and a list of the medicinal properties of herbs, making it a handy reference guide.
About the Authors
Ben-Erik van Wyk teaches botany at the Rand Afrikaans University in Johannesburg. He researches systemic botany and the uses of plants.
Michael Wink is a professor of Pharmaceutical Biology at the University of Heidelberg, where he directs the Institute for Pharmaceutical Biology. He is an expert on the secondary metabolites of herbs and their medicinal uses.
Featured Herbs
- Agrimony, p. 36
- Aloe, p. 41
- Anise, pp. 180, 240
- Asafetida, pp. 143
- Asparagus, p. 60
- Aspen, p. 252
- Bay Laurel, p. 188
- Bean, p. 237
- Bear's Garlic, p. 39
- Belladonna, pp. 62
- Blackberry, p. 277
- Blackthorn, p. 257
- Boldo, p. 236
- Buchu
- Cacao, p. 429
- California Poppy, p. 138
- Cascara Sagrada, p. 269
- Cat's Claw, p. 330
- Catnip, p. 214
- Chamomile, p. 200
- Chasteberry, p. 343
- Cleavers, p. 152
- Clove, p. 315
- Cola Nut, p. 109
- Coltsfoot, p. 328
- Comfrey, p. 314
- Cranberry, p. 334
- Curly Dock, p. 278
- Damiana, p. 327
- Dill, p. 47
- Dried Ginger, p. 349
- Eating Fresh, Raw Ginger, p. 349
- Fennel, p. 145
- Fenugreek
- Foxglove, pp. 125, 387
- Garlic, p. 39
- Gentian, pp. 155, 356-7
- Ginger, page 349
- Ginger and Blood Pressure, p. 349
- Ginger Effects, p. 349
- Ginger for Inflammation, p. 349
- Ginger for Upset Stomach, pp. 200, 207, 349
- Ginger for Weight Loss, p. 349
- Ginger Tea, p. 349
- Ginger Tea Benefits, p. 349
- Ginger Vitamins, p. 349
- Goji Berry, p. 195
- Goldenseal, p. 173
- Grape, page 344
- Grapefruit
- Green Tea, p. 75
- Guava, p. 258
- Hibiscus
- Hoodia
- Horse Chestnut, page 34
- How to Use Ginger, p. 349
- Is Turmeric Safe?, pp. 118, 200, 276, 283
- Ivy, p. 167
- Jojoba, page 301
- Juniper, p. 184
- Lemon, p. 107
- Lemongrass, p. 120
- Linden
- Lobelia, page 194
- Lotus Flower, p.213
- Magnolia, p. 92
- Maize, p. 348
- Mallow, page 197
- Marsh Mallow, p. 44
- Meadowsweet, page 144
- Medicinal Uses of Ginger, p. 349
- Mexican Yam, pp. 126
- Motherwort, p. 191
- Mustard Seed, p. 70
- Mustard Tree, p. 282
- Myrrh, p. 111
- Myrtle, p. 212
- Nasturtium, p. 326
- Neem, p. 64
- Oak, page 265
- Oat, p. 63
- Onion, p. 39
- Papaya, p. 80
- Parsley, p. 235
- Parts of a Pumpkin, pp. 117, 407
- Pellitory-of-the-Wall, page 226
- Peppermint, pp. 205-7
- Pineapple, p. 46
- Pomegranate, p. 263
- Pumpkin Flower, pp. 117, 407
- Pygeum, p. 256
- Raspberry, p. 277
- Rhubarb, p. 270
- Roman Chamomile, p. 92
- Rosemary, p. 276
- Rue, p. 280
- Safflower, pp. 81
- Sage, pp. 283-4
- Sandalwood, p. 289
- Savory, pp. 291
- Scots Pine, p. 242
- Senna, p. 298
- Shea Tree, p. 431
- Shepherd's Purse, p. 78
- Skullcap, p. 295
- Spearmint, pp. 207
- Sweet Wormwood, pp. 55-6
- Tamarind, p. 317
- Thyme, pp. 323, 362-4
- Turmeric Dosage, p. 118
- Turmeric Nutrition, p. 118
- Uva Ursi, p. 50
- Valerian, p. 335
- Veronica
- What Is Ginger?, p. 349
- Wild Strawberry, p. 146
- Wild Yam, p. 126
- Willow, p. 281
