Full Description
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 refreshing alternative to the how-to guides, cookbooks, and picture books usually found on the subject.From alfalfa to ginseng to yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also contains related listings and essays that range from alternative medicine to food preparation and nutrition to herbs in wedding celebrations. Detailed enough for reference use by academics, the book has a natural tone that appeals to garden club members, herb and spice experts, hobbyists, and others. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also includes information on:
herb growing and marketing
herbs and spices in literature
medicinal herbs and spices
federal regulations on herbs and spices
horticulture therapy
An everyday guide for enthusiasts and a perfect place to start for newcomers, Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an easy-to-use handbook with wide-ranging appeal. It combines the comprehensive information you'd expect from a reference book with a casual and colorful look at the histories and backgrounds of herbs and spices, both commonplace and exotic. As a vital resource or an occasional reference, this book is unique in its scope and invaluable in its usefulness.
Contents
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
