3919 - Dr. Duke’s Essential Herbs
Author: James A. Duke
Description: Dr. Duke distills his extensive ethnobotanical research into a concise guide on 13 herbs with strong scientific and traditional support. Drawing from his global fieldwork and USDA career, he profiles herbs like garlic, hawthorn, milk thistle, turmeric, saw palmetto, ginkgo, echinacea, and others—highlighting their health benefits, mechanisms of action, and evidence-backed uses in areas such as circulation, detoxification, liver support, and immune function. The book suggests combinations (“herb cocktails”) for specific health concerns and includes practical dosing advice, side effects, and contraindications. It blends academic insight with accessible writing, making herbal medicine understandable and actionable . ⸻ Keywords: Herbal medicine, ethnobotany, medicinal plants, natural remedies, health maintenance, herb combinations, disease prevention ⸻ Ideal for: Health-conscious individuals, holistic practitioners, herbalists, naturopaths, and anyone seeking an informed, practical introduction to therapeutic herbs grounded in research. ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (geared toward adult readers with basic medical literacy and interest in botanical supplements) () ⸻ Theme: Plant-based health support, preventive care, boosting energy and immunity, healing through nature, integrating traditional and scientific knowledge ⸻ Tone: Informative, evidence-based, veteran authoritativeness balanced with engaging, approachable prose () ⸻ Book Type: Non-fiction health guide; herbal remedies manual; evidence-oriented herbal compendium ⸻ Length: Approximately 240 pages.