I like the way the book was broken down into all the various different systems of the body, giving you write ups on different herbs to use for each one. It wasn't an in depth look into each herb but enough of a view to use it. The book ends with simple ways to use herbs from teas to salves and more. The book will ne used as a good reference guide in the future. ( )

This is a terrific resource for people who'd like to know how to use herbs to alleviate health problems and enhance life generally. I had worried going into it that it might be one of those New Age-y type guides with all sorts of unverified assertions, but happily my fears were unfounded. The author is solidly grounded in up-to-date science (more so than many practicing doctors, I suspect) and does a fine job of combining that knowledge with her extensive herbal lore. The result is a wide-ranging volume of information and recommendations for all sorts of concerns that affect most of us -- colds, fatigue, body aches, libido -- as well as for more specialized conditions like asthma and liver function. I would highly recommend this book to any human who has or might ever have sub-optimal health and well-being. ( )