SC - Herbs and Herbals

[marilyn traber]

Sue Wensel wrote:

>   If you recall, I listed one that
> is a very good source; in fact, he is so conservative that he lists
> rosemary
> as something to be used with caution.  However, I do not believe your
> statement about almost all herbals being regurgitations; yes, they all
> should
> have a bibliography, but many also include much more recent research,
> even if
> some of  it isn't done in the U.S.

Many of the ones published between 1850 and 1950 are pretty much
regurgitations, about the only things they really did was modernize
wording, and add poison warnings.

> I posted from work, without any sources nearby.  I expected that I was
> posting
> to an individual who needed just some quick basics.

granted, I do that, especially now since my books are packed and t is a
major archaeological dig to get specifics...lol

>
>
> BTW, where can we get copies of the US Formulary, and how much does it
>
> generally cost?
> Derdriu
>

I worked in a chem lab, and it was on hand. I would first check library
of congress for isbn info, nd then get the local book pusher to order

margali

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