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Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine Paperback – October 1, 1997

by Barbara Griggs (Author)
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Including the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and vicissitudes that have shaped the course of medicine and pharmacology in the Western world. The author provides an eloquent and engaging account of the use of herbal medicine from prehistoric times to the present, reaffirming the incalculable value of medicinal plants in the healing arts. She presents a strong case for the cyclical emergence of alternative medicine at times (such as our own) when allopathic methods of treatment have lost their safety and efficacy.
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    Healing Arts Press
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    October 1, 1997
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    6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    0892817275
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    978-0892817276
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"Probably the most definitive history of the origin and development of herbal medicine in the West . . . should be required reading for every herbalist, pharmacist, physician, and regulatory official." ― HerbalGram

"A modern classic that can be consulted by all of those interested in getting a keener insight into the trials and tribulations, the pitfalls and rewards, and the history and future of drug therapy from nature." ― From the foreword by Norman R. Farnsworth, Professor of Pharmocognosy, University of Illinois Medica

"A history of grass-roots medicine, researched to the point where those of us who have dabbled in the subject are left feeling embarrassed at the wealth of source material that we left unread." ― Brian Inglis, The New Scientist

"To congratulate Barbara Griggs is not only a pleasure but a duty, for she has given us a useful tool, the need of which has been felt but hitherto never filled." ― Richard Evans Schultes, Jeffrey Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum (emeritus)

"Well researched, highly readable, and ultimately entertaining." ― Yoga Journal

"This meticulously referenced, captivating book is guaranteed to hold surprises even for those who consider themselves well-informed on the topic." ― Napra Review, Vol. 9, No. 2

"Here are the highs and lows, the compassion and the competition and the pain and the joys of 2000 plus years of western herbal medicine. Well-written and extensive." ― American Herb Association

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Barbara Griggs (1932–2022) was a renowned journalist and researcher in the field of herbalism.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Healing Arts Press; 6th Printing edition (October 1, 1997)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 448 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0892817275
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0892817276
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.2 x 9 inches
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Jan Henry
5.0 out of 5 stars Herbal History
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This book should be in every herbalist's library collection, in my opinion of course. It is an easy read, with a bulk of information on herbs and who used them in history, and what they are used for today. As a herbalist, one has to read, study, and engage the mind with vital, and relevant information on herbs and their constituents. This book is a keeper, it gives much history and answers many questions for the herbalist.
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Fari Sabet
5.0 out of 5 stars A must read book!
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This book is a must read for every one, not only interested in herbal medicine, but any kind of profession related to medicine. It explains in detail where the aggressiveness and ignorance of todays medicine comes from and it gives a clear understanding of where todays battles with diseases, cure all medicines and the hidden folk medicine emerged from and that we have tampered with the same problems for several hundreds of years.
This book finally gives me an understanding of that what seems to be latent in the human persona, is to find that one quick fix and that one miracle drug that immediately cures the problem and that applies to conventional as alternative alike (of course not all). Wonderful reading, I truly enjoyed it and learned tons and this book should be read in the schools. Thank you.
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Sheri
5.0 out of 5 stars A whole new way to look at history
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This book helped me with a project for school. It appears to be well-researched. Barbara Griggs covers the history of herbal medicine from prehistoric times to the present. Archeological evidence suggests that people used herbs as medicine before we figured how to write down the recipes. She covers multiple cultures, including our contemporary science-supported culture of conventional western healthcare. Griggs respects non-western epistemology and discusses the voluminous evidence (including non-scientific) that supports herbal treatments & therapies. This is a great book for anyone who is passionate about alternative healing.
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Angelique Cason
5.0 out of 5 stars Green pharmacy
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The book came in good condition. Cant wait to read it. Thanks
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3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting history lesson but little there for practical value except ...
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Interesting history lesson but little there for practical value except understanding of current political struggle among "trade guilds" for control of all the health care dollars. Turns out it has been on going among the "professions" since the beginning.......
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Karma
5.0 out of 5 stars Great Book
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I received this in the mail yesterday afternoon. I am very excited to learn the history of herbalism and this is but the first step along the way I have high hopes that this will be a great information source and was referred to me by a few teachers. I did get a damaged copy for $2 but its really not as bad as they had made it seem all I need to do is heat the binding to get the cover to stick to the spine of the book.
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tsabar erem
4.0 out of 5 stars a thorough history of western herbology
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an immensely important overview of the history of western herbolog, especially lately. Highly interesting, at times intrigueing, it is a must for herbalists and a pearlstring of anecdotes for people not conected to the herb lore. An impressive achievement.
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John Hofland
5.0 out of 5 stars An eye-opener!
Reviewed in the United States on November 16, 2019
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This text on the history of medicine, from the ancient Greeks to the present, is an eye-opener to the dramatic, amazing, and often horrible history that has brought us our current medical practice.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great
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This was my first purchase off Amazon and I was not disappointed! arrived early! And the quality is amazing! Thank you
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ragle76
5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant. Very well written and thoroughly researched
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 27, 2016
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Absolutely brilliant. Very well written and thoroughly researched, Barbara really brings the colourful and historical characters of medicine to life. You don't need to be interested in herbal medicine, if you enjoy well written, historical books then you won't be disappointed. If you have an interest in how modern and herbal medicine have evolved, then you will be absolutely delighted with this book.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference Book
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Thoroughly enjoying this book and finding a great resource for a course I am doing
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christine hammersley
5.0 out of 5 stars I have started to read it and it is brilliant!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 5, 2018
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This book is on a list of books I have been asked to buy for a course I am taking on Medical Herbalism. I have started to read it and it is brilliant!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Fascinating!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 28, 2013
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This is an excellent book, it is as easy to read as a novel and way more gripping and fascinating! It is highly entertaining, and very informative, would recommend it to anyone with an interest in herbs and/or an interest in medicine
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