- Paperback: 335 pages
- Publisher: Chelsea Green Books (Nov 1 2001)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1890132543
- ISBN-13: 978-1890132545
- Product Dimensions: 25.4 x 20.5 x 2.5 cm
- Shipping Weight: 871 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #811,386 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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At one time the only option for treating illness, herbal medicine has been superseded by modern "conventional" medicine, even though many Americans regularly use herbal preparations as part of their health regimen. Longterm practitioners of alternative farming methods (see, e.g., Michael Phillips's The Apple Grower: A Guide for the Organic Orchardist), the Phillipses believe that while medical doctors are sometimes needed, herbalists still have much to offer. Writing in a style that is sometimes feisty and frequently spiritual, the authors provide a broad overview of herbal medical practice, offering their philosophy of earth-based healing and wellness, brief information on specific plants, and instructions on preparing some herbal products (such as decoctions, salves, and oils). Given the New Age tone, some readers may view this book with suspicion but they are not the intended audience. This title does not present in-depth information on specific herbs and their culture and use what most public library users want but it instead introduces a philosophy as old as humankind. Recommended for comprehensive collections. Jonathan Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty. P.L., OH
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
Copyright 2002 Reed Business Information, Inc.
About the Author
Michael Phillips is a farmer, writer, researcher, consultant, and speaker who lives with his wife Nancy and daughter Grace on Heartsong Farm in Northumberland, New Hampshire, where they grow apples and a variety of medicinal herbs. Michael and Nancy are also the co-authors of The Herbalistis Way.
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A Refreshing Point of View,
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This review is from: The Village Herbalist: Sharing Plant Medicines with Family and Community (Paperback)
This book is so in line with my own philosophy regarding herbalism! Very interesting, appealing to both experienced and newcomers alike. I've decided to use this book as the main text for the herbal course that I teach. It was hard not to rush through it in one night, and I, too, had to force myself to savor every page :)
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Complete Guide to Practicing Community Herbalism,
By Tina Finneyfrock, Master Herbalist (Earlville, NY) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Village Herbalist: Sharing Plant Medicines with Family and Community (Paperback)
The Village Herbalist is a long overdue love letter to all of us who serve our communities as herbalists.Covering every aspect of herbal practice, from setting up a business, practical tips, information on making preparations, to questions of ethical practices and some of the internal/political struggles concerning the herbal community, this book will give those interested in herbalism as a livlihood a good sense of what to expect. My favorite aspect of "The Village Herbalist" is the many profiles of practicing herbalists scattered throughout the book, along with quotes from other herbalists concerning their opinions on the various topics covered. My initial reaction was to sit down and devour this attractive and well illustrated book, but my instincts told me to read slowly and savor it instead.
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A Must Read!,
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This review is from: The Village Herbalist: Sharing Plant Medicines with Family and Community (Paperback)
"I just speed-read The Village Herbalist! I couldn't put it down. It's so wonderful. I wish I could make everyone I know read it so that they could understand why I want to follow the path of the herbalist! It's all in there."
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