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Copyright © 1987, 1988, 1998 by David Hoffmann

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Note to the reader: This book is intended as an informational guide. The remedies, approaches, and techniques described herein are meant to supplement, and not to be a substitute for, professional medical care or treatment. They should not be used to treat a serious ailment without prior consultation with a qualified healthcare professional.

LIBRARY OF CONGRESS CATALOGING-IN-PUBLICATION DATA

Hoffmann, David.

The Herbal Handbook: a user’s guide to medical herbalism / David Hoffmann.

     p. cm.

Rev. ed. of: The herb user’s guide, 1987.

Bibliography: p.

Includes index.

ISBN 978-0-89281-275-2 (HC)

print ISBN 978-0-89281-782-5 (SC)

ebook ISBN 978-1-62055-472-2

1. Herbs—Therapeutic use. 2. Medicinal plants. I. Hoffmann, David, 1951– herb user’s guide. II. Title.

RM666.H33H64   1989

615′.321—dcl9          88-23534

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