With more than 1 million copies sold, The Healing Herbs is one of the best-selling herb references of all time. At its original publication in 1991, the American public knew next to nothing about herbal medicine. Now, with herbal remedies available just about anywhere and an estimated one-third of Americans using herbs and herb products, the timing is perfect for a revised, updated version of this category classic. In The New Healing Herbs, author Michael Castleman—"one of the country's top health writers" (Library Journal) —maintains the practical, self-care focus of the original, providing sound advice on how to use 100 popular herbs safely and effectively. The entry for each herb contains an extensive history complete with stories and lore, the specific ailments each herb is used to treat, exact dosage recommendations, any safety precautions, and instructions on growing the herb at home. Arranged alphabetically by herbs, this update adds ten brand-new herb profiles, a fresh new design, and a run-down of the latest breakthroughs in herbal medicine research.

About the Author:
MICHAEL CASTLEMAN is the author of ten books. An award-winning health journalist, he has written for Family Circle, Reader's Digest, and Self. He lives in San Francisco.