Brought to you by Simon Mills, who is the president and director of research of the National Institute of medical Herbalists, the Dictionary of Modern Herbalism is a clear and comprehensive reference on the full range of healing herbs and remedies. Find within its pages the following: An indispensable guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions. Definition of each herbal remedy in terms of its main pharmacological actions and usual therapeutic applications. A useful reference to the application of traditional medicines for modern health problems for the professional and lay use.