Herbs for Health and Healing

A balanced and intelligent guide to herbal remedies discussing traditional methods, new advances, and current studies into the efficacy of herbs for healing. Keville (director, American Herb Association) introduces herbal preparations for beginners and suggests remedies for problems in the central nervous and circulatory systems, the heart, digestive tract, liver, urinary tract, respiratory tract, and the reproductive system. She also supplies general advice on cooking for health, skin products, and ways to boost immunity. The volume is attractively designed and features illustrations of common plants. Distributed by St. Martin's Press. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.