The Green Pharmacy by Alice Feinstein, James A. Duke, Michael Castleman (1997, Hardcover)

This book gives an overview of Dr. Duke's career collecting, categorizing & amassing an herbal database over the 30 years with the Department of Health/ & other entities. The database's address is clearly given & you can go there for more intensive information on any herb that you can think of from North & South American in particular. Dr. Duke's book then goes on to explain about many herbs that can help various ailments which are alphabetized in the book. The herbs listed are listed by how they work to heal that particular ailment or affliction. From herbs that help aging to herbs that help heal wounds, warts & viruses. The herbs & spices listed go from completely eradicating the ailment to those that have certain chemicals that can help heal the ailment. He also includes recipes that he has established over the years that work for him & his friends. Dr. Duke has been on many panels & committees for the government & also has appeared with most of the healers of today, including Dr. Weil et al. Its a fascinating book & I now have 4 in circulation at my work along with keeping my own well thumbed source book for answering herbal questions for over 10 years of my own 28 year old business in herbal supplements. Easy to read, excellent information & if you don't mind using snail mail, you can still write to Dr. Duke for help in finding stuff that you might not have seen in the book. Dr. Duke has several other books out dealing with other ailments & specifics like aging & growing older. Its a good read & a keeper in my library. admin3pii