The Master Book of Herbalism - A Review
Title: The Master Book of Herbalism
Author: Paul Beyerl
Publisher: Phoenix Publishing
ISBN: 0-919345-53-0
Published: This edition published 1996 - Copyright is Paul Beyerl 1984
Pages: 415
In the Introduction to this massively informative book, the author states - "It is far from complete, being the first attempt at taking my own, personal herbal which I have assembled through these years and making it available to the general public."
If this book is not complete (and I seem to recall seeing a new, updated version at Phoenix Publishing), I would dearly love to sit at Mr.Beyerl's knee and learn what is not included in the book. From abdominal pain to wounds, Aconite to yarrow, potions, lotions, oils and balms - it's covered in the book. Sections are marked for easy reference, and there are may tables of correspondences to cross reference bits of information. Even crystals and stones to work with the herbs are covered.
I was amazed. I have to admit that after reading other herbals over the last few years, I was expecting much the same information as the rest - and this book is definitely above the rest! It is easy to see that Mr.Beyerl put a great deal of time, love and experience into this project, it shines through. His usage of both Anglican and American English with variant spellings of words adds such character to this book....it's like stepping in and out of a time machine, seeing the healer of the past blended with the healer of the present.
Section 4 (beginning on page 171) is the Dosage Guide for The Remedial Herbal. I begin my excerpt with paragraph four, and although I cannot list every herb he has described with their respective usage and dosage, I will pick one or two from each alphebetical listing and include them here.
**NEVER take any herbal remedy without the supervision of a Doctor or Homeopathic/Holistic Practitioner**
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Infusion
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Strong
1 ounce herbs 1 pint water steep 20 minues |
Moderate
2/3 ounce herbs 1 pint water steep 20 minutes |
Weak(tea)
1/2 ounce herbs 1 pint water steep 15 minutes
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