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Nutritional Herbology - A reference work for herbs
This book contains 133 herbs and foods from various origins and easy-to-understand information about the use, preparation, and ways to combine many of these herbs to achieve the most effective results. The author, Mark Pedersen, an herbal research chemist, is very thorough in his descriptions and documentation. He has written both Nutritional Herbology and Nutritional Herbology Volume II. These two books have been revised and incorporated into this one volume to create a better, expanded volume than its two predecessors. It is well referenced for both beginners and experienced herbalists - another good addition to the herbalist's library. The introduction…
Nutritional Herbology - A reference work for herbs
This book contains 133 herbs and foods from various origins and easy-to-understand information about the use, preparation, and ways to combine many of these herbs to achieve the most effective results. The author, Mark Pedersen, an herbal research chemist, is very thorough in his descriptions and documentation. He has written both Nutritional Herbology and Nutritional Herbology Volume II. These two books have been revised and incorporated into this one volume to create a better, expanded volume than its two predecessors. It is well referenced for both beginners and experienced herbalists - another good addition to the herbalist's library.
The introduction includes definitions, history, patents, and laws related to herbs and natural medicine. It covers regional and cultural influences on the development of herbalism and even includes a section on herbs and medicine. “…the world’s most widely used drug, aspirin, is based on the naturally occurring salicin in willow bark.”
Chapter 2 defines and describes the specific classification of herbs and even provides examples of each classification. The next chapter goes into detail about many of the elements from aluminum to zinc in various herbs. It also explains which nutrients are synergistic or antagonistic to the absorption and use of the nutrient described.
The main part (Chapter 4), arranged alphabetically by herb, is divided into subheadings including: “Properties”; “Affected Systems”; “Common Names”; “Folk History and Use”; “Medicinal Properties”; “Typical daily use” (includes use of fresh, dried or extracted herbs); “Traditional Formulas” (other herbs used together to achieve a specific result); “Chemical components”; and “Nutrients of Importance” (nutrients not included in Chapter 2). In this chapter you will also find a clear table of the nutritional value of each herb, using the nutrients from Chapter 2. The next eight chapters are broken down by body system (digestive, glandular, immune, etc.). These include descriptions of the system and effects of deficiencies and excesses of nutrients or toxins and the therapies (herbal combinations) suggested to improve these conditions. An appendix and a comprehensive index and glossary for easy reference are also included.
Nutritional Herbology (Wendell W. Whitman Company ISBN 1-885653-07-7) is a welcome edition to any herbal collection. It is thorough, well researched and fills in the gaps well.