The Herbalist

by Joseph E. Meyer, Clarence Meyer (Illustrator), David C. Meyer (Editor)

This longtime best-selling book about herbs and their uses is now available in a new expanded edition. It explains where different herbs grow; how to gather and prepare them; their medicinal values; and how to use them. Additional information has been added on beverage teas, spices and flavoring herbs, plant vitamins, plant dyes for fabrics, botanicals for dentifrices, gargles and cosmetics. A new 52-page section is devoted to herbal recipes for hair, salves and liniments, medicinal wines, vinegars, and plant ash uses. Includes an extensive index. Clear-cut illustrations of 291 plants are found throughout the text.

Genres: Reference, Gardening, Plants, Herbs, Nature, Health, Nonfiction

320 pages, Paperback

First published November 1, 1979

Reviews

[Eli · Rating 4 out of 5]

More chock full of information, both pertient and minute, than any three other books combined. A lot of the plants I'd never heard of, and some of the ones I had I wouldn't want even to touch, let alone ingest. But an incredible range of applications and possiblities for the aspiring herbalist or kitchen witch, and a section on natural fabric dyes that's worth its weight in gold-dyed wool.

[Angie · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of the best herb books I have found.

[Theresa · Rating 4 out of 5]

a historical text that shows the discription histology and uses of plants and herbs

[Elisabeth · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was so advanced and had so many things... it was overwhelming. My grandfather owned this book, but the list of herbs to dye plants... WOW.

I'm amazed this proved how smart humans were, knowledgable on things around us. We've lost that. This helps regain that information.

I highly recommend this book!

[Robin Kubis · Rating 5 out of 5]

Solid old information that is needed again in this modern time.

[Kim Rao · Rating 3 out of 5]

ALOT of information on natural remedies using herbs ... haven't completed the book just searched on the ones I needed info on ... great book with great detail