'A comprehensive bibliography of scientific articles, separate glossaries of English and non-English technical terms, a multi-language index of plant names and detailed illustrations make this volume an illuminating rediscovery of herbs that have come into their own as purveyors of a health and happiness increasingly hard to come by.' --The Tribune 'The book is an indispensable guide to good health for the lay person and the practitioner of traditional medicine.' -- The Statesman 'The author has produced an eminently readable and useful book.' --Indian Review of Books