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Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine Paperback – 31 October 1997

by Barbara Griggs (Author)
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Newly revised to include the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and vicissitudes that have shaped the course of medicine and pharmacology in the Western world. The author provides an eloquent and engaging account of the use of herbal medicine from prehistoric times to the present, reaffirming the incalculable value of medicinal plants in the healing arts. She presents a strong case for the cyclical emergence of alternative medicine at times (such as our own) when allopathic methods of treatment have lost their safety and efficacy.
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    31 October 1997
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  6. ISBN-10
    0892817275
  7. ISBN-13
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"A history of grass-roots medicine, researched to the point where those of us who have dabbled in the subject are left feeling embarrassed at the wealth of source material that we left unread."-- "Brian Inglis, The New Scientist"

"A modern classic that can be consulted by all of those interested in getting a keener insight into the trials and tribulations, the pitfalls and rewards, and the history and future of drug therapy from nature."-- "From the foreword by Norman R. Farnsworth, Professor of Pharmocognosy, University of Illinois Medica"

"Here are the highs and lows, the compassion and the competition and the pain and the joys of 2000 plus years of western herbal medicine. Well-written and extensive."-- "American Herb Association"

"Probably the most definitive history of the origin and development of herbal medicine in the West . . . should be required reading for every herbalist, pharmacist, physician, and regulatory official."-- "HerbalGram"

"This meticulously referenced, captivating book is guaranteed to hold surprises even for those who consider themselves well-informed on the topic."-- "Napra Review, Vol. 9, No. 2"

"To congratulate Barbara Griggs is not only a pleasure but a duty, for she has given us a useful tool, the need of which has been felt but hitherto never filled."-- "Richard Evans Schultes, Jeffrey Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum (emeritus)"

"Well researched, highly readable, and ultimately entertaining."-- "Yoga Journal"

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Barbara Griggs (1932-2022) was a renowned journalist and researcher in the field of herbalism.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Inner Traditions (31 October 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 432 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892817275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892817276
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 15.24 x 3.05 x 22.86 cm
  • Customer Reviews:
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Jan Henry
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This book should be in every herbalist's library collection, in my opinion of course. It is an easy read, with a bulk of information on herbs and who used them in history, and what they are used for today. As a herbalist, one has to read, study, and engage the mind with vital, and relevant information on herbs and their constituents. This book is a keeper, it gives much history and answers many questions for the herbalist.
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ragle76
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant. Very well written and thoroughly researched
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 27 July 2016
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Absolutely brilliant. Very well written and thoroughly researched, Barbara really brings the colourful and historical characters of medicine to life. You don't need to be interested in herbal medicine, if you enjoy well written, historical books then you won't be disappointed. If you have an interest in how modern and herbal medicine have evolved, then you will be absolutely delighted with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book
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Thoroughly enjoying this book and finding a great resource for a course I am doing
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Fari Sabet
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book!
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This book is a must read for every one, not only interested in herbal medicine, but any kind of profession related to medicine. It explains in detail where the aggressiveness and ignorance of todays medicine comes from and it gives a clear understanding of where todays battles with diseases, cure all medicines and the hidden folk medicine emerged from and that we have tampered with the same problems for several hundreds of years.
This book finally gives me an understanding of that what seems to be latent in the human persona, is to find that one quick fix and that one miracle drug that immediately cures the problem and that applies to conventional as alternative alike (of course not all). Wonderful reading, I truly enjoyed it and learned tons and this book should be read in the schools. Thank you.
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5.0 out of 5 stars I have started to read it and it is brilliant!
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This book is on a list of books I have been asked to buy for a course I am taking on Medical Herbalism. I have started to read it and it is brilliant!
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