The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Healing Remedies provides a chapter on each of the eight major alternative therapies: ayurveda, aromatherapy, flower essences, Chinese herbal medicine, herbal medicine, vitamins and minerals, homeopathy and folk remedies. Written by experts in each field, this full-color illustrated book explains everything -- from the ailments the therapies treat to their effects. Each chapter includes practical, cultural and historical background, and up to 60 remedies per therapy. A glossary of terms, lists of contacts and further reading lists round out this essential guide to alternative medicine.