Herbal Remedies for Dummies

I was taught about the use of herbs over 60 years ago by my Grandmother and a friend wanted to learn about them. Most of what I know is not written down and I had no idea where to start. The information I found in this book was excellent for a beginner. The Symptom Guide is most informative and is how healing was practiced before formal (controlled) medicine existed.The book is well organized and include many things that I was taught as a child that I might not have thought about, if I had just depended on my own recall.

Just not as informative as I thought it would be

I have used herbs, & herbal remedies in the past, pre internet, then sort of forgot about them. You know busy etc..When Dr.'s started to prescribe way too much medicine, I thought, DUH!Well, I needed something easy to read because herbs, if you don't understand them, can be dangerous to your health. This book is easy to understand, and now with the internet, so I can find the herbs, all I can say is, Great!Just from getting back on track with what my body needs, I've lost 15lbs since Thanksgiving.

An awesome book! The author is very well versed and schooled in herbs. I feel confident to try any of the herbs he recommends for different ailments and well being. You can really learn about herbs with this book. I would recommend it to anyone who is interested in healing and living a better life the natural way.

The "for Dummies" people have done it again. I am always skeptical about buying these books, but when I do they always far exceed my expectations. I have one on Hindu, one on Boxers and now this one and they are all great. Clear and simple and as usually they manage to include just about everything on the subject at hand! They have yet to dissapoint!

A general overview of a new subject for me. Obviously use other references but this was a good start before reading the more technical references.

I loved this book. It's easy to read and gives you good solid information on herbs plus a section on essential oils and homeopathy. I enjoyed the recipes as well. Great book!

I bought this book so I could have a reference for treating myself and my family with all natural herbs. I couldn't have been more pleased with this purchase. It has everything I could ever need in it. I will probably buy other herb books just to have other references but if you are new to herbs this is the book for you. It has everything a beginner could possibly need.

Good book. Easy to understand and follow.

Its an okay book, but other Dummies books I have had have been better. Slightl disappointed with this one, as it is not really helpful to use at home.

written for the american market.

This book was relevant, thorough, and easy to apply-excellent for someone just starting into the world of herbs. The author is easy to understand and simplifies information without treating the reader condescendingly. Reading the book felt like a one-on-one conversation.The author covers everything in an easy to follow approach that allows the reader to adopt what works for them. He doesn't insist/pressure/guilt you to change your entire lifestyle. He doesn't use the book as his personal soap-box for touting a herbal revolution or becoming one with nature. It's just a practical approach to using herbs in ways that benefit your life individually.Loved it!

I am an herbalist and have considered it one of my best texts...bought this one for a present.