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hardcover, 1998, ISBN: 0-7352-0002-5) is more the interactive type of book. On one page is information about
aromatherapy and the other a page for notes describing your thoughts, blends, ideas on the subject.
A Compendium of Herbal Magick ... Whether it’s for the folklore or you’re into the ritual use of herbs you’ll enjoy
A Compendium of Herbal Magick (Paul Beyerl, Rhoenix Publishing, 1998, softcover, $24.50; ISBN: 0-919345-45-X)
Here are 330 profiles of not only the common herbs (sage, marjoram, rose) but some truly unusual ones like
Mangosteen, Stonecrop, Toad Flax and everything in between. Add to your folklore knowledge and put this book on
your reference shelf.
The Complete Book of Alternative Nutrition ... The Editors of Prevention Magazine Health Books, Rodale
Press, (33 E Minor St., Emmaus, PA 18098-0099); 1997; hardcopy; 448 pages; $27.95. This goes beyond the normal
herb book telling you what herb is good for what ailment. This book gives advice on all the different types of diets:
macrobiotics, vegetarianism, Chinese nutrition, the Ornish Reversal diet and more as to what foods and herbs can do
for various health concerns as well as prevention and longevity.
The Complete Family Guide to Alternative Medicine: An Illustrated Encyclopedia of Natural Healing ...
edited by Richard Thomas & C. Norman Shealy, Element Books, PO Box 830, Rockport, MA 10966, 1996, softcover,
$19.95; 288 pages. Encyclopedias conjure up thoughts of comprehensive discussions of a topic and these are
extremely brief. But it does give at least a page to a large number of alternative treatments for a wide range of ailments
both physical and emotional. So if you're not sure what moxibustion is or magnetic therapy you can at least get a
decent definition of the subject. What's one of the best parts is the source section and recommended further reading.
The Complete Family Guide to Natural Home Remedies ... Karen Sullivan, General Editor; Element Books,
PO Box 830, Rockport, MA 01966; softcover; 1997; 256 pages; $24.95. Element Books is almost as good as Dorling
Kindersley in its use of color photographs as illustrations. And, though the book is predominately herbal, there are a lot
of other remedies as well including flower essences, supplements, dietary changes. A good basic guide that your
customers will appreciate.
The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy ... Salvatore Battaglia, The Perfect Potion, PO Box 273, Zillmere, QLD 4034,
Australia; 1995; softcover; ISBN 0-646-20670-2; 476 pages. This is an absolute must if you're practicing
aromatherapy. It's an excellent resource (though not complete….I hate that word in a title). Not only information on
essential oils but on running a practice including consultations and requirements for professionals. There's even a
section on pharmacokinetics which you'll be seeing more on as we become for sophisticated in medicinal plant usage.
Highly recommended.
The Complete Herb Gardener ... Paul Seitz, Sterling Publishing, 1996, softcover, 144 pages; $14.95. My
biggest gripe: no book this small is "complete". What you will find are good color photographs of a large number of
herbs and some rather unique garden designs. I especially liked the spiral garden using stone walls. It's nice, basic
and a good starter book (except for that spiral idea).
The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal
Remedies ... David Hoffmann, Element Books, PO Box 830, 21 Broadway, Rockport, MA 01966; 1996; softcover; 256
pages; $18.95. Excellent basic reference book for those getting into herbal medicine. 200 herbs are described with
pictures giving parts used, constituents, actions and preparations and dosages. Even those familiar with these plants
might find it a very useful reference guide. And written by David Hoffmann, I'm very sure of the accuracy.
The Complete Soapmaker : Tips, Techniques, & Recipes for Luxurious Handmade Soaps ... Norma Coney,
Sterling, hardcover, 1996, 128 pages, $24.95. You see the pictures in this book and you're ready to make soap.
Unfortunately after one session in my kitchen while I make soap this "pretty" book will be covered with fat (I'm a sloppy
soap maker)…..good recipes though. She has a rather interesting translucent soap recipe that uses vodka or
whiskey…..that would make an entertaining class…..you can drink what you don't use. If you're into soap, buy the
book….and let me know how that kiwi soap comes out. :-)
The Constituents of Medicinal Plants ... Andrew Pengelly, Sunflower Herbals (Stanley Cottage, Golden Highway,
Merriwa, NSW 2329 Australia; ph/fax 02 65485189; email: pengelly@hunterlink.net.au ) This is a definite must have if
you're serious about herbal medicine. In fact, it's required reading for David Winston's apprenticeship course. And it's
amazingly easy to follow as opposed to some of the more scholarly texts I've seen. And it explains terms like phenol
so that the reader understands properties. Excellent but not available at your local bookstore. Contact directly for
shipment.
Contained Gardens &
The Hanging Garden: Creative Displays for Every Garden ... There are a lot of us that live in town with very little
space for gardens but we yearn for something green we can nurture. These two books give you two different ways to
create your own mini landscape. Contained Gardens (Susan Berry & Steve Bradley, Storey Publishing, hardcover,
1995, 160 pages, $25) helps you fill patios, balconies and roof tops with lush plants. All the tricks of maintaining these
gardens are included as well as the best plants for containers. The Hanging Garden: Creative Displays for Every
Garden (Sue Fisher, Trafalgar Square, north Pomfret, VT 05053; 1995; hardcover; 160 pages) adds even more
dimension with ideas for hanging baskets, window-boxes and arches. Both are filled with color photos that make you
start looking at your porch in a new light. So if you've been feeling blah in your city setting, get these books and get
with it!
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