The New Healing Herbs - by Michael Castleman (Paperback)

About the Book

This revised edition of the classic guide to herbal medicines provides up-to-date profiles of 100 of the most widely used medicinal plants, detailing the therapeutic benefits and healing properties of each.

Book Synopsis

Straight from nature's medicine cabinet, discover herbal remedies that can alleviate hundreds of health concerns without the side effects or high cost of prescription drugs.

When compared to prescription drugs, herbal healing is both safer and more cost effective. In the fourth edition of The New Healing Herbs, you get access to reliable information about herbal remedies that could alleviate nausea, the common cold, diabetes, cancer, allergies, back pain, and more. This new edition includes five new herbs, the result of author Michael Castleman's endless research and dedication to holistic healing. Taking a folklore-meets-science approach, you'll also explore the rich history of herbal medicine traditions.

Featuring 135 of the most widely used medicinal herbs, including cannabis, The New Healing Herbs shows you which herbal remedy to take for each condition, how it's taken, what interactions to watch for, and where to buy the featured herb. The easy-to-use Cure Finder organizes herbs by health condition, healing actions, and alternative uses, guiding you to the right herbal remedy for your ailment.

With The New Healing Herbs, you'll find nature's remedy for health, vibrancy, and happiness.

Review Quotes

"I have been searching for a user-friendly, objective herbal guide for years. Michael Castleman has finally provided one! This book will tell you what you need to know about how to use nature's medicines effectively."--Joe Graedon, author of The People's Pharmacy

About the Author

MICHAEL CASTLEMAN is "one of the nation's top health writers" (Library Journal). Over the past 40 years, he has written more than 1,500 magazine articles on conventional and alternative medicine. He is also the author of 12 books, including Blended Medicine: The Best Choice for Healing, Nature's Cures, and Building Bone Vitality.