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elib.tech Exclusive and part of a Group Buy… sharing elsewhere will result in being banned!Brought to you by the GB status -Open GB thread – Mars – The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine: The Ultimate Multidisciplinary Reference to the Amazing Realm of Healing Plants, in a Quick-study, One-stop Guidehttp://www.amazon.com/Desktop-Guide-Herbal-Medicine-Multidis…Product DescriptionHerbal medicine has been with us since the beginning, one of the many aspects of humakind’s symbiotic relationship with the natural world. It is the most time-yested healing tradition in the world, having evolved over hundreds of thousands of years in disparate regions and diverse cultures. In “The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicne.” renowned herbalist Brigitte Mars offers a concise, comprehensive guide to the vast array of medicinal herbs that are now commonly available in North America. Drawing on healing traditions from around the world, Mars presents detailed monograps of more than 180 herbs, from the commonplace tea and raspberry to the weedy dandelion and goldenrod to the more exotic ho shou wu and zeodary. The moographs give a broad range of information about the herbs, including their physiological effects, constituents, energetics, historical and current medicinal uses, other common uses, edible properties, natural range, and contraindications. Each monograph follows a consistent format, allowing readers to find the information they need quickly. Students and experienced practitioners of herbal medicine alike will find this one-stop reference an invaluable companion in the study, prescription, and use of herbs to achieve health, mitigate illness, and correct physiological imbalances. As she does in her many other books, Mars writes with the goal of guiding readers toward the safe, effective, self-empowering, and confident use of plants as healing and preventive medicine. Her forthright attitude, pragmatic advice, and gentle humor shine here, inviting readers to use “The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine” as both a study aid and a wide-ranging exploration of the plant realm.About the AuthorBrigitte Mars is an herbalist and nutritional consultant with over forty years experience. Brigitte lived in a tipi for two and a half years solely on wild edible plants years ago. She is the author of Beauty by Nature, Rawsome!, The Sexual Herbal, Addiction Free Naturally, Healing Herbal Teas, The Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, and co-author of The Country Almanac of Home Remedies, and The Hemp Nut Health and Cookbook. Brigitte has had a radio show on KGNU called Naturally for over twenty years. She is a professional member of The American Herbalist Guild. Ms. Mars teaches at Naropa University, Boulder College of Massage, Esalen Institute, Omega Institute, Kripalu, and Bauman College of Holistic Nutrition and Culinary Arts. Brigitte is a blogger for The Huffington Post and Care2. She is a professional member of the American Herbalists Guild. She is the author of several books, including Healing Herbal Teas (Basic Health Publications, 2005) and Rawsome! (Basic Health Publications, 2004). 5 Star Amazon ReviewThis is not a herbal reference to overlook. Having done extensive research as well as cross referencing, this is by far the most extensive, well written, accessible guide you will find. Not only is Mars’ writing style educated and articulate, it is also extermely compassionate and through. She incorporates documented scientific research, historical usage, international names, specialized treatment suggestions as well as contradictions, and so much more. A true herbalist to trust and appreciate.Paperback: 378 pagesPublisher: Basic Health Publications; 1st edition (May 15, 2007)PLEDGE NOW TO GAIN ACCESS  GB Thread …