Discover the Natural Healing Wonders of Medicinal PlantsEnlightened consumers of health products want more than just pills that block out symptoms. Some of the most powerful preventatives for ailments are not located in prescription drugs but in common herbs found in your kitchen or your local health food store. In this up-to-date and carefully researched book on botanical medicine, Dr. Michael T. Murray brings you the latest scientific findings about the power and efficacy of medicinal herbs. Dr. Murray addresses such topics as: ·The magic of common food herbs and spices—onion, garlic, ginger, turmeric ·Hebal tonics—Chinese or Korean ginseng, Siberian ginseng, angelica ·Herbal sedatives—valerian, St. John's wort ·Herbs for asthma, hay fever, immune-system enhancement, bladder infections, diabetes, herpes, and menopause