CHAT Is this Herbal Book any good? Yeah/Nah

[ShadowMan]

Any opinions on this particular Herbal book?

THE LOST BOOK OF HERBAL REMEDIES​

The lost knowledge of herbal remedies goes against the grain of mainstream medicine and avoids just dealing with symptoms. The Lost Book of Herbal Remedies targets the underlying root cause and strengthens your body's natural ability to repair itself. With the medicinal herbal reference guide included, it’s very easy to look up your own condition and see exactly which herbs and remedies can help.
This book covers over 181 healing plants, lichens, and mushrooms of North America (2-4 pictures per plant for easy identification). Inside, you'll discover over 550+ powerful natural remedies made from them for every one of your daily needs. Written for people with no prior plant knowledge and who are looking for alternative ways to help themselves or their families, this will prove an invaluable resource to have on your bookshelf.

 

[Tristan]

I had problems using the pictures to identify many or most of the plants listed.

The descriptions were acceptable, fun to read even for the notes on the history behind various remedies...

Ultimately, I did ask for a refund because it did not meet my needs.

It was close... but couldn't meet the value proposition. I would need at least two other books - an effective identification guide, and a cross reference to any modern studies available regarding the effects of the plants.

If the Authors ever offer an update with better photos for identification with close-ups (hopefully on glossy paper), I would be tempted to purchase again.

YMMV, of course.

 

[zeker]

I like almost daily, emails with advice on remedies etc.

 

[Toosh]

For me Claude Davis as author was the draw. Can't say anything bad about it but like was already mentioned, the photos are not good. Lot's of pages and words but I returned because it wasn't useful for me.

I'm looking forward to receiving the Armageddon Pharmacy book!

 

[school marm]

For me Claude Davis as author was the draw. Can't say anything bad about it but like was already mentioned, the photos are not good. Lot's of pages and words but I returned because it wasn't useful for me.

I'm looking forward to receiving the Armageddon Pharmacy book!

I really pray you find it useful. There aren't any photos in mine, for three reasons. One, I'm not a photographer. Two, color photos would significantly increase the cost of the book. Three, and perhaps most importantly, an herb's appearance can vary substantially from one area to the next depending on the growing conditions. People need a local plant ID guide or app. However, most of the herbs in Armageddon Pharmacy are common, easily identified plants.

 

[nomifyle]

I bought one of the lost books of what ever and was disappointed.