Dr. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible

Since its original publication in 1992, Dr. Earl Mindell's Herb Bible has become the definitive guide to herbal remedies and a trusted reference in natural healing. In this completely updated edition, one of the world's foremost authorities on nutrition and natural remedies demystifies the language and lore of herbs and shows you how to choose and use herbs and herbal treatments—from the traditional favorites to those on the cutting edge of alternative medicine, naturopathy, and natural cures—to help you heal faster, live longer, and look better. Here is new and valuable information on how herbs can treat depression and anxiety, boost energy, improve your sex life, combat aging, prevent illness, and speed healing. Highlights include: -Fifty new "Hot Hundred" herbs -Updates to the list of herbs from around the world -An updated and expanded chapter on anti-aging herbs -A whole new chapter on hemp (cannabis), the 21st-century herb -Information on new entities like kitchen herbs, spiciest herbs, and herb sources of primary antioxidant vitamins and minerals -New information on which drugs and herbs do not mix well And much more in this ultimate botanical bible.