Call number
NWC 582 MOO
Collection
Publication
Red Crane Books (2003), Edition: 1st, 360 pages
Description
Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over 300 species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. With over eighty line drawings, forty-four colour photographs, maps, and a glossary, this book contains clear and reliable information on: Identification and safe use of the plants; Appearance, habitats, collecting methods, and storage; Therapeutic uses, constituents, and preparations; Potential toxicities and medical contraindications; Tea-making, tincturing, and salve making.'
User reviews
LibraryThing member glanecia
I like the book, though I am slightly disappointed that there are errors. On the colored photo section, right before page 25, they mixed up the labels of Yerba Del Lobo and Yerba Santa.
Pages
360
ISBN
1878610317 / 9781878610317
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