Ten Essential Herbs

"Yes, the cover looks sensational. Yes, the book purports to rely on only ten herbs for cures to everything. But the personal stories Ms. Thomas uses to illustrate her points are fascinating to read, and she makes basic herbalism simple and easy to understand. Moreover, she relies on at least four herbs which double as common food ingredients. Ms. Thomas combines her friendly prose with some really dippy poems about each herb and some well-founded calls to responsible usage. Some of the ideas may be a bit off-putting (a cayenne eyewash, for one), but most are harmless and well-worth trying out. The book may be a bit condescending to experienced herbalists, but for the beginner, it's a joy."
~ Written on 1998-04-26