[Herbalist] Help-- toxicity data?

[Jenne Heise]

> > ..Thank you  everyone. I had a look at it, but I
> have
> > too little knowledge on
> > herb usage  to use it. I need a simpler book to
> > start with.
>
> I have a book by Rodale which I believe is titles
> (something like) "Rodale's COmplete Herbal
> Encyuclopedia" which has much chemical info. in it as
> well as photos of the herbs, some history and origins
> info. and uses, both traditional and modern. It is a
> great adv. beginner to intermediate sort of book. I
> recommend that if the PDR is too technical.

I generally rely heavily on Penelope Ody's _Complete Medicinal Herbal_ (published by Dorling
Kindersley) and Sarah Garland's _Complete book of Herbs and Spices_. Julia Lawless'
_Encyclopedia of Essential Oils_ is also good for safety data.
Dorling Kindersley just put out an Encyclopedia of Herbs or something of similar name... It's
very good, with very clear pictures, safety data, etc. And it includes directions with
step-by-step photographs of how to make common herbal preparations (so does Ody's book but I
think it's harder to find now).

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