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Link to... by Patricia Fitzgerald (Illumination Press, 2001, softcover, 436 pages) This is a very good
reference book on a variety of cleansing programs that can help problems like weight issues, arthritis,
asthma and more. The author is not only a clinical nutritionist but has degrees in both Traditional
Chinese Medicine and Homeopathic Medicine. Both you and your clients will find a lot of useful
information here.
Drugs of Natural Origin ... Anthony Artuso, The Haworth Press (10 Alice St., Binghamton, NY 13904-1580);
1997; $24.95 softcover; 201 pages; ISBN: 0-7890-0414-3 This is for the serious manufacturer as you can tell from the
subtitle: Economic and Policy Aspects of Discovery, Development and Marketing. If you’re in the business for the big
bucks then this is a book that will give you some cold, hard facts about searching out new drugs, dealing with host
countries where the product grows, contractual arrangements and more. If you’re working out of your kitchen, don’t
bother, it’s way out of your league.
Easy Recipes for Using Fresh Herbs ... by John Lingle (Lingle’s Herbs, 2055 N. Lomina Ave., Long Beach, CA
90815; 562-598-4372; 1996; softcover; 59 pages) is his way of selling plants at his nursery in southern California but
you might want to pick up a copy for yourself (and available wholesale as well). Lemon Grass Soup, Thai Basil Soup
and Grilled Zucchini with Garlic Chives will answer customers’ questions on "what do you do with this stuff?" Simple
and fresh. Try it.
The Ecoherbalist's Fieldbook: Wilderafting in the Mountain West ... Gregory L. Tilford, Mountain Weed
Publishing, HC 33 Box 17, Conner, MT 59827; 1993; softcover; 295 pages; $13.95. Though sub-titled "Wildcrafting in
the Mountain West" anyone interested in the subject will find a wealth of information that can be used in any part of the
country. Read the book...then come hear Greg talk on wildcrafting in Albuquerque.
Edible and Medicinal Plants of the West ... Gregory L. Tilford, Mountain Press Publishing (PO Box 2399,
Missoula, MT 59806); 1997; softcover; 239 pages; $21; ISBN: 0-87842-359-1 Excellent guidebook for identifying
plants of the western states with clear color photos and information on the plants including habitat, edibility, range,
medicinal usage and look-alike plants. Even if you don’t live in the west this is a necessary reference book if as an
herbalist you need to know what specific plants look like. Highly recommended.
Edible Flowers: A Kitchen Companion ... Kitty Morse (Ten Speed Press, PO Box 7123, Berkeley, CA 94707;
hardcover; 1995; 70 pages; $9.95). This is a delightful little gift book with some ideas I'd even eat: Turkey Calendula
Roll-ups comes to mind. Not as many recipes as the other book but beautifully done and I can see this in a gift basket
for sure.
Edible Flowers: A Recipe Collection ... Marilyn Lande (Lan-Design Publications, 12202 East 203rd st.,
Raymore, MO 64083; 1994; softcover spiral; 79 pages; $7.95) gives you more to do with woodruff than make May
Wine (Tutti-Fruitti-Floral Topping). She also stuffs tulips with a combination of canned salmon, cream cheese and
horseradish (I'll eat that minus the tulip) and makes an interesting Spring Garden Salad with dandelion greens,
Calendula blossoms, Queen Anne lace blossoms and……(I can hear Art Tucker now)…comfrey leaves. Definitely
some new ideas here.
The Enchanted Garden : Discovering & Enhancing the Magical Healing Properties in Your Garden ...
Claire O'Rush, 1996, Trafalgar Square, Box 257, No Pomfret, VT 05053; hardcover; 109 pages; $22.95. The subtitle
is: Discovering and Enhancing the Magical Healing Properties in Your Garden. And this book does do that by using
herbal lore and the language of flowers along with beautiful color plates to bring angel and fairy blessings into your
garden. Who knows, if you follow some of the instructions you might even be able to bring in that unicorn you've been
looking for.
Encyclopedia of Chinese and U.S. Patent Herbal Medicines ... (Chongyun Liu and Yong Deng,
NTC/Contemporary Publishing, 1999, hardcover, $35, 279 pages; ISBN: 0-87983-891-4) is an easy to use reference
book (assuming you have some basic knowledge of TCM principles) that gives conditions/symptoms along with
treatment principles and TCM formula AND the U.S. Formula and Manufacturer so you can find what used to be rather
obscure products. Even better ingredients in the formula are listed. A really complete book you can’t afford to be
without if you’re doing anything with medicinals.
The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America ... Next to cookbooks, one of my other book collections
is resource guides. I never know when I’ll get an email asking what Hare’s Mustard is….or what are the uses of
Bitterroot. But with The Encyclopedia of Edible Plants of North America by Francois Couplan (Contemporary
Publishing; 1998; softcover; 583 pages; $19.95; ISBN: 0-87983-821-3), I know I’ll never be at a loss for words. Based
on 10 years of first-hand "grazing" research there are traditional Native American cooking techniques, a
comprehensive account of each species including history, medicinal uses, toxicity and much more. An excellent
resource book to have on hand for yourself or customers’ questions.
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