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Medicinal Herbs of the Rocky Mountains

A Field Guide to Common Healing Plants
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Medicinal Herbs of the Rocky Mountains covers 100 of the most common medicinal plants in the region and introduces readers to the principles of herbal remedies, history, roots in native cultures, scientific information, and how to find and incorporate medicinal plants into daily life. This guide builds a foundation for aspirants to get outside, and discover the herbs in their own backyards, as well as informing troves of active gardeners, and nature-lovers. Inside you'll find: Photos and descriptions to help with positive identification Common and scientific names and the plant families Modern and traditional uses The science behind natural phytochemicals that have earned these plants a place in herbal medicine for thousands of years. Tips for cultivation in the garden Recipes and ideas to incorporate the identified plants into daily life (1-3 per plant).
Blake Burger is an Illinois native and graduated from Colorado State University with a degree in Food Science and Nutrition. He has been employed as Horticulturist at the Denver Botanic Gardens since 2008. Blake specializes in growing, processing, and utilizing plants for healing and medicinal uses. He is also a certified yoga instructor throughout the Denver metro area.This book will be written with the support of the Denver Botanic Gardens. They have a visitor center and gift shop.The Denver Botanic Gardens is the leading horticultural research, education, and conservation in the Rocky Mountain region. They welcome visitors to their central Denver gardens as well as a 700-acre native plant refuge and working farm in Jefferson County. The more than one million annual visitors, as well as publication and resource audiences, are the target audience for this book.
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