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THE MOST COMPLETE HANDBOOK FOR MEDICINAL HERBS!
Medicinal plants are increasingly used to prevent ailments or to improve our health. When used knowledgeably, with awareness of their limitations and with the necessary safety precautions, herbs can be a valuable supplement to regular healthcare.
In this clear reference work (162 herbs!), Dr. Geert Verhelst thoroughly introduces the most important herbs in modern phytotherapy. He highlights active ingredients, effects, indications, and processing methods, and by pointing out warnings, potential side effects, contraindications, and interactions, he ensures that we can use herbs safely. The information is based as much as possible on recent scientific research and is enhanced with striking color photos.
This practical handbook is, of course, recommended for anyone who professionally deals with medicinal plants: doctors, pharmacists, therapists, herbalists, health food store owners, and producers of food supplements. However, it will also be a welcome handbook for the amateur herb enthusiast, a beacon of reliability in a world of fairy tales about health-promoting substances…