ABSTRACT
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
letter 9A|21 pages
entry |2 pages
Alfalfa
entry |2 pages
Allspice
entry |2 pages
Aloe
entry |2 pages
Alternative Medicine
entry |2 pages
American Botanical Council
entry |3 pages
American Herbal Products Association
entry |4 pages
American Spice Trade Association
entry |2 pages
Anemone
entry |2 pages
Anise
entry |3 pages
Aphrodisiacs
entry |2 pages
Arnica
entry |3 pages
Aromatherapy
entry |2 pages
Ashwagandha
letter B|13 pages
entry |2 pages
Baby's Breath
entry |3 pages
Basil
entry |2 pages
Belladonna
entry |3 pages
Bilberry
entry |3 pages
Black Cohosh
entry |2 pages
Black Pepper
entry |2 pages
Bouquet Garni
entry |2 pages
Brooklime
entry |2 pages
Burdock
letter C|20 pages
entry |2 pages
Calendula
entry |3 pages
Cayenne Pepper
entry |2 pages
Chamomile
entry |3 pages
Chaparral
entry |2 pages
Chervil
entry |2 pages
Chickweed
entry |2 pages
Cinnamon
entry |3 pages
Cloves
entry |3 pages
Coffee; Coffee Substitutes
entry |3 pages
Comfrey
entry |2 pages
Coriander
entry |2 pages
Corporate Alliance for Integrative Medicine
entry |2 pages
Curry Powder
letter |3 pages
D
entry |2 pages
Digitalis
entry |2 pages
Dill
letter E|6 pages
entry |3 pages
Echinacea
entry |2 pages
Eucalyptus
entry |2 pages
Evening Primrose
letter F|16 pages
entry |6 pages
Federal Regulation of Herbs and Spices
entry |2 pages
Fennel
entry |2 pages
Fenugreek
entry |2 pages
Feverfew
entry |3 pages
Flax
entry |1 pages
Folexco
entry |2 pages
Food Preparation and Nutrition: Herbs, Spices, and Botanicals
entry |2 pages
Frankincense
letter G|11 pages
entry |2 pages
Garlic
entry |2 pages
Ginger; wild Ginger
entry |3 pages
Ginkgo
entry |2 pages
Ginseng
entry |2 pages
Goldenrod
entry |2 pages
Goldenseal
letter H|46 pages
entry |2 pages
Henna
entry |3 pages
Herb Crafts
entry |3 pages
Herb Fairs
entry |4 pages
Herb Gardens
entry |1 pages
Herb Growing & Marketing Network
entry |2 pages
Herb Jargon
entry |1 pages
Herb Quest International
entry |5 pages
Herb Research Foundation
entry |6 pages
Herb Society of America
entry |3 pages
Herbal Aspirin
entry |3 pages
Herbal Cosmetics
entry |3 pages
Herbal Education
entry |2 pages
Herbal Incense
entry |4 pages
Herbal Markets and Consumers
entry |3 pages
Herbal Pillows
entry |2 pages
Herbal Soap
entry |2 pages
Herbs and Pets
entry |4 pages
Herbs in Wedding Celebrations
entry |3 pages
Hops
entry |2 pages
Horsetail
entry |2 pages
Horticulture Therapy
entry |2 pages
Hyssop
letter |4 pages
I
entry |1 pages
Indiana Botanical Gardens
entry |3 pages
International Herb Association
entry |2 pages
International Herb Growers and Marketers Association
letter J|2 pages
entry |2 pages
Juniper
letter K|4 pages
entry |3 pages
Kava Kava
entry |2 pages
Kudzu Vine
letter L|8 pages
entry |2 pages
Lavender
entry |2 pages
Lemon Balm
entry |1 pages
Lemongrass
entry |3 pages
Licorice
entry |2 pages
Lobelia
letter M|11 pages
entry |2 pages
Mahuang
entry |3 pages
Marijuana
entry |2 pages
Melaleuca
entry |3 pages
Milk Thistle
entry |3 pages
Mint Family
entry |2 pages
Motherwort
letter |4 pages
N
entry |2 pages
The New World Tapestry and Herbs
entry |3 pages
Nutmeg
letter O|3 pages
entry |2 pages
Onion
entry |1 pages
Opium Poppy
letter P|7 pages
entry |3 pages
Parsley
entry |2 pages
Pau D'arco
entry |2 pages
Peach Oil
entry |2 pages
Psyllium
entry |2 pages
Purple Loosestrife
letter R|5 pages
entry |2 pages
Red Clover
entry |2 pages
Rhubarb
entry |3 pages
Rosemary
letter S|24 pages
entry |2 pages
Safflower
entry |3 pages
Saffron
entry |2 pages
Sage
entry |1 pages
Sarsaparilla
entry |1 pages
Sassafras
entry |2 pages
Savory
entry |3 pages
Saw Palmetto
entry |2 pages
Self-Heal
entry |5 pages
Shaker Herbs
entry |2 pages
Smartweed
entry |2 pages
Sorrel
entry |3 pages
St.-John's-Wort
entry |3 pages
Stevia
entry |3 pages
Stinging Nettle
entry |2 pages
Sunflower
letter T|8 pages
entry |3 pages
Tea
entry |3 pages
Thyme
entry |2 pages
Trout Lake Farm
entry |3 pages
Turmeric
letter V|4 pages
entry |2 pages
Valerian
entry |3 pages
Vanilla
letter W|6 pages
entry |2 pages
Watercress
entry |2 pages
Willow Bark
entry |2 pages
Witch Hazel
entry |2 pages
Wood Betony
entry |2 pages
Wormwood
letter Y|4 pages
entry |3 pages
Yarrow
entry |2 pages
Yellow Dock
