ailments

Village herbalists like my great-grandfather not only knew what herbs were good for which ailment, they knew about dosages, interactions and side effects as well. Today, few people are trained in the use of herbs, but the demand for and use of herbal remedies may far surpass the average person's ability to use them knowledgeably and safely.

Footnotes/Endnotes

American Botanical Council

Consumer Lab

Herb Research Foundation

 

Botanical Safety Handbook, American Herbal Products Assn., Michael McGuffin, ed.

Dangerous Drug Interactions: The People's Pharmacy Guide, Joe and Teresa Graedon

The Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs, Varro Tyler, M.D.