The Way of Herbs

by Michael Tierra

Book Overview

Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this practical and useful guide offers comprehensive descriptions of herbal treatments for cancer, arthritis, colds, and influenza. It shows how to gain and maintain health through a holistic approach, with information on simple herb remedies, and descriptions of more than 140 Western herbs and 31 Chinese herbs.

The Way of Herbs is an essential manual for gaining and...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B008TSQI60
• ISBN13: 9780671023270
• Release Date: August 1998
• Publisher: Gallery Books
• Length: 416 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

Love this book!

I found this book by research, and looked it up on internet archives. I tried to take notes, but quickly realized that I needed the whole book. It is truly the most amazing herb book I have ever looked at so far. I have practiced with herbs for almost 7 years, and have read many books, but nothing comes close to this one. I would recommend this book above all others.

Great for herbs, great for complete health

I found this book to be great for what I bought it for (to learn more about herbs), but also as a great guide for all-around health. The book brought something to my attention that I was surprised I had not realized before...that herbs won't do you any good if you don't take proper care of yourself with a healthy diet and exercise regimen. I found Chapter 1 (Balance: The Key to Health) extremely useful and enlightening. As I read it, so many things became clear to me about being truly healthy that I felt the need to start running copies of the short chapter and passing them out to friends and family! The large section on herbs is also just as great...explaining uses as well as doses, biochemical properties, flavors, etc. I could go on and on about this book, but instead I will just say: read it for yourself! :)

THE ONLY HERB BOOK YOU WILL NEED

This is the best herb book around. Mostly when an herb book is written, an author will gather information on different herbs and write them in a book Michael Tiera is different. He has used all of these herbs himself. He has studied with native cultures and writes from experience. He uses Chinese medicine and herbs. He uses American herbs. He also uses Ayervedic techniques. He treats the whole body and not just the symptoms.This book is broken down in an easy to use method. He will list an herb and all of it's properties and how it is used.

A must have for any herbalist library!

Mr. Tierra's reference on herbs is a wonderful addition to my collection. I would strongly recommend it to those who are just starting out in herbology as a first book, or to those who are seasoned pros...This is also a text for many schools of natural medicine

The herbalist's must-have

This is perhaps the best book on herbal medicine I have ever read. Tierra covers not only the botanical and therapeutic properties of herbs, he shows with great clarity how they fit into the wider context of holistic healing. His integration of traditional Western herbalism with Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine--and he is a master of all three--justifies his proprietary name of "Planetary Medicine."

Complete, accurate information on herb usage for everyone.

This book has been my herbal "bible" for going on eight years. It is the most complete book I have seen, giving biochemical constituents, dosage and other necessary information. I recommend it in all my herb workshops and lectures. It has information for everyone, from beginer to advanced student. A "must have" for anyone interested in the healing power of plants.