Los Remedios: Traditional Herbal Remedies of the Southwest: Traditional Herbal Remedies of the Southwest

This is a basic book about many common European herbs and some wild plants easily found in the Southwest. I was expecting something more unique, but it appears that most of the remedios will not be harmful, and probably work for most common ills, like cold or flu. It's charm is that the information is easy understood in a slim volume.

I went through Michael Moore's distance learning program a few years ago, so it was no surprise to me that Los Remedios was a great book. The information is concise and helpful, and while it's not meant to be an arm-breaking laborious tome that includes every last usage of an herb, it gives me fast information on the primary uses, along with dosage, preparation, and any cautions. I'm not in the Southwest and still find it offers what I'd hoped. Any herbalist working with a Spanish speaking community will find this book indispensable, as it is organized by common Spanish names for each herb. I don't speak Spanish, but I'm able to snag the translations into English or Latin in the back. Mimi Kamp's illustrations are a fantastic addition to Moore's useful and often witty text.

My mom really likes this book

Another awesome reference from Michael Moore

Fun and informative.

bought this as a reference book, nice breakdown, effectiveness ratings, could use color plates though. this a best as a companion book.

I wish it had photographs,,,

Great condition. Extremely satisfied.