Book description
There is an herbal remedy for most ailments - and you will find the
most important ones in this concise pocket guide. Co-authored by Karin
Kraft, one of the members of the German Commission E, and Christopher
Hobbs, a renowned North-American herbalist, this handy pocket guide
gives you the decisive facts about important medicinal herbs, taking
into consideration both major European monographs (Commission E and
ESCOP) and up-to-date clinical trials. The book goes on to inform the
reader on the usage of herbal remedies for a number of common
indications. The book gives first-hand, easy to access information on
the administration of herbal remedies for the medical practitioner and
herbal therapist alike. Profit from the wealth of German tradition,
extended by North American experience in the usage of herbal medicines.
"Overall the information is highly reliable and organized in a way
which makes it easy to use. An extensive table on dosages of commonly
used herbal medicines, including recommended dosages, is also
included." -- Journal of Ethnopharmacology Professor, University
of Rostock, Germany Clinical Herbalist and Acupuncturist in Private
Practice, Davis, CA, USA
