Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over three hundred 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 color 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; and tea-making, tincturing, and salve making.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Museum of New Mexico Press
ISBN-10
0890135398
ISBN-13
9780890135396
eBay Product ID (ePID)
117158099
Product Key Features
Book Title
Medicinal Plants of the Pacific West
Author
Michael Moore
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Life Sciences / Botany, Plants / General, Naturopathy, Herbal Medications