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The ABC Herbal
This book is just packed with great information for the herbalist - especially beginners. The author, Steven H. Home, did an excellent job of sharing his adventures with family and herbal medicine. It is a bit different than the average herbal book, which usually contains several herbs in an indexed format for that disease or remedy. Mr. Home takes the time to divide the herbs into treatment types and groups, then goes into detail about what each group is for and how one herb can be substituted for another if budget or availability are deciding factors...
The ABC Herbal
This book is just packed with great information for the herbalist - especially beginners. The author, Steven H. Home, did an excellent job of sharing his adventures with family and herbal medicine. It is a bit different than the average herbal book, which usually contains several herbs in an indexed format for that disease or remedy. Mr. Home takes the time to divide the herbs into treatment types and groups, then goes into detail about what each group is for and how one herb can be substituted for another when budget or availability become deciding factors for treatment.
Included are chapters on healing, construction, cleansing, infection, pain relief and emotions. Included in these chapters are sections on vaccinations, the lymphatic system, the lungs, bruises, injuries, making tinctures, and much more. Step-by-step instructions for making decoctions, glycerites and other tinctures are also included. In just 65 pages, the author contains almost everything the herbalist really needs to know to use plants and herbs for health and healing. There is also a nice framework around the information that the more advanced herbalist has already received from the more typical herbal books.
I also really enjoyed the author's overall personality and vision. As a man with no letters after his name, one might wonder why he is qualified to provide this information to the reader. He doesn't ask for credit, but is the father of several children and calls on the herbalist in charge to do his own research and take responsibility for the information gained. We have taken responsibility for our children's health care. However, we cannot and will not assume responsibility for your children's health care... This book is not a substitute for professional support. It's just our way of sharing the knowledge that has richly blessed our family with your family...
The ABC Herbal (Whitman Publications 1-885653-04-2) is a must in every home where there are people who care about their health and the well-being of their families. No home library would be complete without them! A few hours and a few dollars is such a small investment for such a wonderful book with so much great information.