The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook: Your Comprehensive Reference to the Best Herbs for Healing Paperback – December 15, 2000

This is a well-written reference for the serious herbalist. Unlike "The Green Pharmacy", this book tends to discuss the herbs, rather than the problems that need them. There is a table at the end of the book that references the herbs to the malady, so all is not lost. I would recommend this book as a desk reference for the herb-savvy physician or the ND, or even a well-read herbalist. I have already recommended this book to several of my herbalist friends. It belongs in any herbal library!

Concise, easy to use reference. The Prescription Counterparts, Dosage Options, Safety Ratings and Precautions listed for each herb provide insight not usually found in A to Z type herbal reference books. Part Three, Guide to Conditions, offers an extensive list of health problems that benefit from specific herbs covered in Part Two. Each herb is discussed in a page or less, but Dr. Duke's decades of herbal research are shared generously in each herb's commentary. This is not a book that teaches how to grow herbs or make herbal preparations, but it's perfect for those who want to put together a personal supply of the most effective herbs and their doses for a wide range of conditions. Using this book is like having the great James Duke as your personal herbal mentor.

We are trying to find alternatives to some medications which cause side effects. This handbook has been very helpful, and we always check with our doctor before adding any herb to our regimen. Our 9-year old granddaughter gets very car sick, and we read about ginger for motion sickness. Her doctor OK'd it, we bought some chewable "Ginger Trips" for her, and it worked like a charm. Please read the cautions for each herb, though, as some can be dangerous when combined with certain prescription meds such as blood thinners etc. Our pharmacist has also been very helpful in guiding us. Sure wish American medicine practiced more herbal treatments instead of prescriptions with sometimes very bad side effects.

James Duke's book "The Green Pharmacy" was one of the first few I read about herbs used for healing. It still has a place in my bookcase. This book has much more complete information about the plants included, and seems more geared for the level at which I practice now. As a nurse and now a trained herbalist, I like the mention of pharmaceuticals used for the same treatment goals. The last 14 years, I have studied both herbs and prescription drugs extensively. Dr. Duke's scientific yet down to earth approach is greatly appreciated. This book will find use as a reference for both the pharmacology lectures I present, as well as those about healing with botanicals. My thanks to Dr. Duke for another winner.

Easy to follow

The format of the physical book is not my favorite---the Mass Market paperback is not my favorite. Gives good background for the herbs, not for things outside of that (Kelp, sea salt, calcium sources, etc)---so that's what the title is and doesn't disappoint. Practical application (e.g. Take 1/4 cup of yellow dock and 1 cup of water....) is not present, but that is not the purpose of the book.---good reference book!

I am working with a Master Herbalist who is training me and this is one of several books recommended to me that I have purchased. The art of herbal remedies is a whole new world that is essential for anyone considering or now living off grid. I have gained so much knowledge in such a short time, and I have connected with local dealers that are purchasing bulk products that grow wild on my property. This same review applies to all of the herbal books I have purchased, I don't just recommend one but all of them for your library as a serious or novice herbalist!!!!

Very Good Book and Delivered on Time & Good Condition