Publishers Weekly
09/02/2013
Herbalist Buhner (Herbal Antibiotics) expands upon his goal of finding ecologically sustainable, human-friendly options for healing in his latest book. Starkly critical of medical “hubris,” the author compiles a staggering traditional scientific bibliography and uses it to both build his case and deconstruct the status quo. Equally inconsistent is the book’s tone. The scientist may find the mix of lay and scientific terminology unnerving; the uninitiated may cling tightly to a dictionary as the text speeds from DNA to cytokine kinetics. Occasional missteps on the sentence level mar the book. For example, the author uses phrases such as “ viruses the nutrients they need,” when, by definition, viruses need no nutrients. However, a detailed review of herbs demonstrates the depth of Buhner’s knowledge of their applications. (Oct.)
From the Publisher
Whether for everyday well-being or in dealing with dangerous diseases, plants offer natural options for improved health. … Herbal Antivirals help[s] put plant power in the reader’s hands.” — Energy Times “This is a must have book, not only for the professional herbalist but for anyone who is interested in using plant medicine in their own lives.” — Herbalists Without Borders “A powerful survey that's a 'must' for any alternative health and healing collection” — Midwest Book Review “Herbalist Buhner expands upon his goal of finding ecologically sustainable, human-friendly options for healing… A detailed review of herbs demonstrates the depth of Buhner’s knowledge of their applications.”— Publishers Weekly “Arms readers with medicines that are easy to grow, easy to use, and easy to make — natural remedies that combine modern science with herbal methods.”— Mother Earth Living “Medicinal plants address not only the virus itself, but the ecosystems that are our bodies. Stephen does a great service for us all by exploring their potential.” — Jim McDonald, herbcraft.org “In one book after another, Stephen Harrod Buhner has demonstrated new ways of thinking that address the increasing medical dogmatism and uncertainty of our times. We need a wise interpreter and he has proven himself worthy of the title.” — Matthew Wood, MS (Herbal Medicine), Registered Herbalist (American Herbalists Guild) “Provides an alternative — and life-saving — solution.” — Laurie Regan, PhD, ND, Dean of Classical Chinese Medicine, National College of Natural Medicine, and cohost of True Nature Radio “Buy this book now. Be prepared. Stephen on viruses (and ways to cohabit lovingly with them) is, as always, fascinating, scary, practical, fun, detailed, thorough, clear, and thought provoking.” — Susun S. Weed, author of the Wise Woman Herbal Series “This book is a must for every herbalist and every health-care worker’s office — full of plants and ideas that can make a difference!” — Kate Gilday, herbalist and Ayurvedic lifestyle consultant, Woodland Essence “Elegant, articulate and brilliantly researched. Given the critical nature of our ecological fragility, this book is a must for every practitioner’s library.” — Kathleen Maier, RH (AHG), Sacred Plant Traditions, LLC
“Whether for everyday well-being or in dealing with dangerous diseases, plants offer natural options for improved health. … Herbal Antivirals help[s] put plant power in the reader’s hands.”
Energy Times
Whether for everyday well-being or in dealing with dangerous diseases, plants offer natural options for improved health. … Herbal Antivirals help[s] put plant power in the reader’s hands.”
