Textbook of Modern Herbology

From the front flap of this 390-page book: "Millions of people around the world use herbs to improve or maintain their health. The need for professional herbalists has never been greater but available texts are often outdated. The Second Revised Edition of the 'Textbook of Modern Herbology' is a straightforward introduction to the holistic form of herbology practiced in Australasia, Europe, and North America. A student working in the classroom or by correspondence, can now learn the basics of a truly modern herbology in a single book. Integrating physiology, anatomy, biochemistry and botany, the Textbook blends traditional and scientific knowledge as a foundation for effective herbal use. The Textbook reviews each of the major systems of the body and the primary herbs appropriate for those systems. Designed for the first year herbology students and the serious general reader, the 'Textbook of Modern Herbology' provides an excellent grounding for further study and practice."