The Green Pharmacy Herbal Handbook by James A. Duke (2000, Paperback)

Since the publication of his 1.1 million-selling Green Pharmacy, Dr. Duke has been featured in People, Time, Women's World, USA Today, the New York Times, and the Washington Post, and on CNN. Due to the recent growth of the herb market, Dr. Duke saw the need for a concise, encyclopedic herbal desk reference that addresses every herb found in today's health market-including health food stores, on-line sources, and other retailers of herbal products. The result is Dr. Duke's Herbal Handbook.

While most contemporary herb encyclopedias cover about 100 herbs, the Herbal Handbook covers a comprehensive 180-each of which has been rated for safety and effectiveness. The herbs are cross-referenced with an index of ailments so readers can quickly locate the herb that works best for a particular health complaint. Dr. Duke clearly lists counter-indications, letting readers know when an herb might conflict with a prescription drug, as well as recommending complementary herb combinations. With information on herb forms, benefits, parts used, side effects, and specific dosages, his Herbal Handbook is an indispensable part of the Dr. Duke collection.