The New Age Herbalist: How to Use Herbs for Healing, Nutrition, Body Care, and Relaxation | 
| Author: Richard Mabey
Publisher: Fireside
Category: Book
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Avg. Customer Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 61512
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.7 x 7.7 x 0.9
ISBN: 068481577X
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.321
EAN: 9780684815770
ASIN: 068481577X
Publication Date: November 30, 1988
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We have all grown increasingly aware of the potential -- and documented -- dangers of the chemical toxins that surround us. The New Age Herbalist is a compendium of healthy alternatives, an indispensable guide for contemporary natural living. Created by a team of experts, it offers:A full-color illustrated glossary of more than 200 herbs, describing their properties, active ingredients, and traditional uses around the world A guide to using herbs for scent, for decoration, and even as chemical-free housekeeping aids Tips on using herbs for skin care and beauty, by making natural shampoos, lotions, soaps, and cosmetics A review of culinary herbs, with some unusual recipes that use familiar herbs in delightful new ways An examination of the growing science of herbal healing, discussing herbal remedies -- including stress relievers -- and the scientific research that validates them A complete herb gardening plan, with advice on choosing symbiotic herbs, designing and scheduling plantings, and preserving the harvest by freezing and drying Fascinating, authoritative, packed with information presented in a stunning visual style, The New Age Herbalist will be the home herb user's bible for years to come.
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Useable and Useful -- without hype or hyperbole April 14, 2008
This book was first published in 1988 -- and that's the year I first bought it. I wore out the first copy, gave 3 as gifts, and I'm now handling my second copy gingerly as it is close to falling apart.
I have a library of herbals starting with one published in the 18th century, and including some wonderful books from the 21st. But this is the book I always go to first. It has the clearest and most organized presentation -- and the most beautiful illustrations of any herbal I've ever encountered.
Since it was written, there have been a dozen or so additions to the "must have" list of modern herbs, so it is far from exhaustive --and with the ongoing research and discovery of useful botanicals, every herbal is eventually incomplete. Additionally, a few of the herbs referenced here have fallen into disuse due to legitimate research into side effects and potential for harm among certain populations -- so do your homework. Never (NEVER) take one book's or one person's word for anything as complex as your health.
And there is no political agenda to this book. The "New Age" in the title is a sign of the time when it was written -- There is no heavy handed political agenda here. No treatise on why you should never listen to an M.D. or take an aspirin. I simply does what an herbal is supposed to do -- it describes the botanicals and talks about their possible usefulness, their history, and groups and regroups them in ways we now expect from a well crafted database.
And excellent book for beginners and a great shelf reference for the experienced. The top of the list.
One of the best herbal books I've encountered January 11, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I took an herbology course online and have certification, and along the way I ordered this book. Fantastic herb pictures, general uses, how to make dedoctions, infusions, tinctures. The book had me experimenting with a number of items I was paying high prices at the health food stores, and I had excellent results. Loaned the book out, it never came back so I reordered it. Chock full of info not found in other books I read!
 Herbs are Medicine October 12, 2006
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
Herbs are medicine. As great as the illustrations and explanations are in this book, the authors could deal a deadly blow to those who aren't ready to be herbalists. People are taking herbs like prescriptions and need to know that vitamins are food, herbs are medicine, and a more holistic approach is necessary before delving into plants. Try reading, "Forget The Cures, Find The Cause," by Rayna Gangi before purchasing this book.
Simply outstanding. I won't even loan it out ! May 13, 2004
12 out of 12 found this review helpful
If you're into herbalism in the least this book is absolutely and totally essential. It has full-color photographs of most of the major herbs in both their natural and harvested (dried/powdered) states. It also lists a wealth of information on each herb from it's Latin name, common names, basic plant and chemical characteristics, homeopathic uses and quite a bit more. There are priceless reference charts in the back of the book with outstanding information about herb harvesting and cultivation in other sections. It's a bit pricey but it's full-color and WELL worth it. I NEVER loan my copy out. It's that valuable to me.
The New Age Herbalist --a necessity for studying herbs April 28, 2004
8 out of 8 found this review helpful
I believe that anyone caring for themselves ought to have at least 3 books on herbal actions. For studying the herbs more broadly, one would need a number of herbals (herb books) A general book is good for an overview, or quick reference, but doesn't give enough depth on any subject. "New Age Herbalist', for me, is the best for herbal indentification because it contains actual colored photos of herbs, not tiny drawings. It has an impressive amount of color plate pages for the price.
I don't think of it as a "new age" book because it would impress a scientific mind with its listing of active chemical ingredients of each herb. The rest serves as a fine overview guide also, and has a great section on homemade bath products.
I feel a need to have a book for quick reference,several for deeper knowledge on each herb, several for identification, several for historical uses, at least one for gardening and drying, a mini quick reference for traveling. When you have a headache, you don't want to be reading about how to get rid of soil bugs. Hope this helps.
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