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In this classic bestseller, Barbara Griggs traces the evolution of herbal medicine from prehistoric times to the present, emphasizing the importance of medicinal plants in healing arts. She provides a strong case for the cyclical emergence of alternative medicine at times when conventional treatment methods have lost their safety and efficacy. The author presents an eloquent and engaging account of the use of herbal medicine, reaffirming the incalculable value of medicinal plants in the healing arts.
First publish date: 1981
Genre: History/Modern History
Authors: Barbara Griggs
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