1st Edition

Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads

By Frank Hoffmann, Martin J Manning Copyright 2003
254 Pages
by Routledge

254 Pages
by Routledge

254 Pages
by Routledge

Find all the information you need on herbs and spices in one place! Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an A-to-Z reference book written in a straightforward style that’s informative enough for library use but informal enough for general reading. This essential guide takes a practical look at the popular uses of herbs and spices, presented in an easy-to-use format. The book is a... Read more
  • Acknowledgments
  • Introduction
  • Alfalfa
  • Allspice
  • Aloe
  • Alternative Medicine
  • American Botanical Council
  • American Herbal Products Association
  • American Spice Trade Association
  • Anemone
  • Anise
  • Aphrodisiacs
  • Arnica
  • Aromatherapy
  • Ashwagandha
  • Baby’s Breath
  • Basil
  • Belladonna
  • Bilberry
  • Black Cohosh
  • Black Pepper
  • Bouquet Garni
  • Brooklime
  • Burdock
  • Calendula
  • Cayenne Pepper
  • Chamomile
  • Chaparral
  • Chervil
  • Chickweed
  • Cinnamon
  • Cloves
  • Coffee; Coffee Substitutes
  • Comfrey
  • Coriander
  • Corporate Alliance for Integrative Medicine
  • Curry Powder
  • Digitalis
  • Dill
  • Echinacea
  • Eucalyptus
  • Evening Primrose
  • Federal Regulation of Herbs and Spices
  • Fennel
  • Fenugreek
  • Feverfew
  • Flax
  • Folexco
  • Food Preparation and Nutrition; Herbs, Spices, and Botanicals
  • Frankincense
  • Garlic
  • Ginger; Wild Ginger
  • Ginkgo
  • Ginseng
  • Goldenseal
  • Henna
  • Herb Crafts
  • Herb Fairs
  • Herb Gardens
  • Herb Growing & Marketing Network
  • Herb Jargon
  • Herb Quest International
  • Herb Research Foundation
  • Herb Society of America
  • Herbal Aspirin
  • Herbal Cosmetics
  • Herbal Education
  • Herbal Incense
  • Herbal Markets and Consumers
  • Herbal Pillows
  • Herbal Soaps
  • Herbs and Pets
  • Herbs in Wedding Celebrations
  • Hops
  • Horsetail
  • Horticulture Therapy
  • Hyssop
  • Indiana Botanical Gardens
  • International Herb Association
  • International Herb Growers and Marketers Association
  • Juniper
  • Kava Kava
  • Kudzu Vine
  • Lavender
  • Lemon Balm
  • Lemongrass
  • Licorice
  • Lobelia
  • Mahuang
  • Marijuana
  • Melaleuca
  • Milk Thistle
  • Mint Family
  • Motherwort
  • The New World Tapestry and Herbs
  • Nutmeg
  • Onion
  • Opium Poppy
  • Parsley
  • Pau D’Arco
  • Peach Oil
  • Psyllium
  • Purple Loosestrife
  • Red Clover
  • Rhubarb
  • Rosemary
  • Safflower
  • Saffron
  • Sage
  • Sarsaparilla
  • Sassafras
  • Savory
  • Saw Palmetto
  • Self-Heal
  • Shaker Herbs
  • Smartweed
  • Sorrel
  • St. John’s Wort
  • Stevia
  • Stinging Nettle
  • Sunflower
  • Tea
  • Thyme
  • Trout Lake Farm
  • Turmeric
  • Valerian
  • Vanilla
  • Watercress
  • Willow Bark
  • Witch Hazel
  • Wood Betony
  • Wormwood
  • Yarrow
  • Yellow Dock
  • Appendix: Supplementary List of Botanicals and Their Applications
  • Recommended Reading
  • Index
  • Reference Notes Included

Biography

Frank Hoffmann