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The Way of Herbs
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.321
EAN: 9780671023270
Edition: Revised
ISBN: 0671023276
Label: Pocket
Manufacturer: Pocket
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 416
Publication Date: August 01, 1998
Publisher: Pocket
Studio: Pocket
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Rating: - concise and applicable
This book is a fantastic addition to my herbal reference library. Well organized and very reader friendly. I will be referring to this book often!
Rating: - Awesome introduction
I am a midwifery student just getting into herbalism. My best friend is an herbalist, so I knew a little bit going in. This book is a fantastic introduction. The basics are laid out in a really straight-forward and helpful manner. Once you start getting comfortable with it, the reference bit is fantastic for quickly finding things. Michael Tierra does a fantastic job of walking the line between mysticism and science. He provides enough of the physical workings of the herbs to satisfy a rational mind, ... Read More
Rating: - A must have for any herbalist library!
Mr. Tierra's reference on herbs is a wonderful addition to my collection. I would strongly recommend it to those who are just starting out in herbology as a first book, or to those who are seasoned pros...
This is also a text for many schools of natural medicine
Rating:  - Excellent reference but lacking in treatment for ailments
This book is an excellent staple to understanding the basic properties of herbs, their energy (cool or warm) and what systems are affected. The definitions of herbal properties were clear and concise (alteratives, diuretics, etc.) The section on diagnosis and treatment listed Yin and Yang conditions and how to apply Yin/Yang theory to herbal medicine. This was helpful in understanding the energy of a plant. Both Western and Oriental herbs are listed in seperate sections and is fairly extensive. Most ... Read More
Rating: - The herbalist's must-have
This is perhaps the best book on herbal medicine I have ever read. Tierra covers not only the botanical and therapeutic properties of herbs, he shows with great clarity how they fit into the wider context of holistic healing. His integration of traditional Western herbalism with Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine--and he is a master of all three--justifies his proprietary name of "Planetary Medicine."
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