Michael Ballick, director of the Institute of Economic Botany at the New York Botanical Garden

"Lively, fun to read and filled with gems of wisdom-a treasure of

information from a man who knows as much as anyone in the world of

medicinal plants."-Jean Carper, best-selling author of Food-Your

Miracle Medicine and Miracle Cures.

"A dazzling blend of healing, botany, research and wisdom. Jim Duke's

book is not only well-researched and well-written, it is fun to read. IF you

are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy!"-Mark J. Plotkin, Ph.D., ethnobotanist and author of Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice "America's 'herbal laureate' has done it again! Jim Duke has brought energy, enthusiasm, expertise and genius to the pages of The Green Pharmacy. Fascinating reading for anyone interested in the health care and herbs." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

Book Description
From a top world authority, the ultimate guide to using herbs to cure and prevent disease. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

Synopsis
Written by the world's foremost authority, this is the ultimate compendium of natural remedies--from anise for asthma to violet for varicose veins, and everything in between.

Synopsis
From the jungles of the Amazon rain forest to the research labs of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Dr. Duke has scrutinized and evaluated the healing potential of thousands of plants, and created a monumental botanical database of the herbs and foods that can safely be used at home to heal disease. 75 illustrations. --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

Synopsis
A leading researcher into the healing effects of plants presents a database of thousands of plants that can be used at home to heal everything from prostrate enlargement to menopausal discomforts. 40,000 first printing. Tour." --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

From the Publisher
"The Green Pharmacy is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines. I plan to consult it often." --Andrew Weil, M.D., Director of the Program in Integrative Medicine at the University of Arizona, and author of Spontaneous Healing

"Filled with gems of wisdom--a treasure of information from a man who knows as much as anyone in the world about medicinal plants." --Jean Carper, author of Miracle Cures --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title

About the Author
James A. Duke, Ph.D., is a botanist and an international authority on medicinal plants and herbs. He is the author of Ginseng: A Concise Handbook (Reference Pubs, 1990). He resides in Fulton, Maryland. --This text refers to the paperback edition of this title

Synopsis
"An introductory chapter discusses the various types of botanicals. . . . {Duke} also explains how to buy, grow, forage, harvest, and store plants before using them in food preparation, teas, tinctures, compresses, salves, andaromatherapy. The main body of the text is an alphabetical listing of ailments and conditions, such as aging, diabetes, and liver problems. Each entry has a brief explanation of the condition followed by a list of . . . plant remedies. The plants are listed in order of efficacy, rated with leaf symbols; three leaves is the highest rating. Line drawings of various plants illustrate the text. Sidebars contain . . . trivia about botanical medicine, cautions, and recipes using therapeutic plants." (Booklist) Index.

Annotation
"...covers over 120 health conditions in an easy-to-use alphabetical format...provides up-to-date information about nature's most potent plants that can replace or enhance costly pharmaceuticals."

From The Publisher
With A-to-Z entries that include over 120 health conditions, James Duke's The Green Pharmacy is an authoritative, readable guide to the world of herbal healing. From traditional folk remedies to groundbreaking laboratory studies, Dr. Duke provides up-to-date information and age-old folk wisdom about nature's most potent plants. You'll find scores of natural remedies that can replace or enhance costly pharmaceuticals, including: Relief for aches and pains ranging from arthritis, angina and back pain to menstrual cramps and sciatica. Remedies for gastrointestinal problems from constipation and flatulence to inflammatory bowel disease and ulcers. Herbs that can reduce your risk of cancer, heart attack, high blood pressure and osteoporosis. Cures for infections ranging from colds and flu to sore throat and yeast infections. Herbal drinks that reduce fever. And much more. The Green Pharmacy includes easy "how-to" instructions for preparing herbal compresses, teas and infusions. Plus, Dr. Duke provides an easy rating system to quickly identify the most effective herbal remedies for each condition.

Reviews
From Library Journal 
Very readable and fun, The Green Pharmacy is the culmination of the author's 30 years of studying and using herbs. In an interesting mix of folklore and science, Duke, a botanist and authority on healing herbs, describes treatment protocols for over 120 health conditions. Although there is frequent reference to experts and studies, including up-to-date findings from the German Commission E monographs, no accurate references or bibliography are provided. Nonetheless, based on the author's credentials, this is recommended for larger collections. Copyright 1999 Cahners Business Information.
 

Quotes
"Filled with gems of wisdom -- a treasure of information from a man who knows as much as anyone in the world about medicinal plants." -- Bestselling author of Miracle Cures —Jean Carper

"The Green Pharmacy is full of helpful, practical information about using plants as medicines...I plan to consult it often." —Andrew Weil

"If you are bewildered by all the books that have been published on herbal healing, this is the one to buy!" -- Ethnobotanist and author of Tales of a Shaman's Apprentice —Mark J. Plotkin

"The Green Pharmacy is a tour de force by the world's leding authority on ther herbal healing traditioins...a treasure house of practical advice for the newcomer and pearls of wisdom for the herbal practitioner." -- President of Bastyr University, Seattle, and author of Total Wellness —Joseph Pizzorno