0756628660 - 9-17 - Herbal Remedies (Eyewitness Companions)

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Easy-to-use • authoritative • reliable

• informative • integrated

EYEWITNESS companions

EYEWITNESS companions

Andrew

Chevallier

EYEWITNESS companions

Easy-to-use • authoritative • reliable

• informative • integrated

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Illustrated index

of medicinal herbs

More than 140 key plants, with

details of their therapeutic
properties and parts used

Making herbal remedies
Step-by-step instructions
for making simple herbal
preparations

$20.00 USA

$24.00 Canada

EYEWITNESS COMPANIONS

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Jacket images Back: The Garden Collection: Andrew Lawson, center;

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All other images © Dorling Kindersley

what is herbal medicine?

PAGES 12–23

using herbal remedies

PAGES 24–39

safety and quality

PAGES 40–51

a-z of herbal remedies

PAGES 52–255

common health problems

PAGES 256–275

CONTENTS
Herbal

Remedies

Herbal Remedies

Herbal

Remedies

Herbal

Remedies

Herbal
Remedies

andrew chevaLlier

Andrew Chevallier FNIMH is an experienced
medical herbalist with his own private practice.

A leading figure in the field of herbal

medicine, he is a past president of the National

Institute of Medical Herbalists. He was

responsible for pioneering the development of
the BS degree course in Herbal Medicine at
Middlesex University, where he is currently an
honorary Senior Lecturer. His books include
Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants and Herbal

Medicine for Menopause.

Remedies for

common ailments

Safe and effective

treatments for a range

of everyday ailments

Essential
information
you can trust
Which herbal preparations
to use and why

Andrew ChevAllier

eyewitness companions
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Remedies

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First American edition, 2007

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text copyright © 2007 Andrew chevallier

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Without limiting the rights under copyright reserved above, no

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Published in Great Britain by Dorling Kindersley Limited.

Important notice Do not try to self-diagnose or attempt self-
treatment for serious long-term problems without first consulting

a qualified herbal medicine expert or doctor. Do not take any

herb without first checking the cautions in the relevant herb entry
and the guidelines in safety and Quality pp.40–51. Do not
exceed recommended dosages. Always consult a professional

if symptoms persist. If taking prescribed medicines, seek

professional advice before using herbal remedies.

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