"The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine demonstrates a high level of excellence in the depth of material, practical clinical applications, usability of format, and sheer beauty of presentation. Many of the chapters are so extensive it is like having five books in one. I have been practicing for more than 50 years, and I have this book within reach when my insatiable curiosity wants to know something more about an herb or something about an herb new to me. It is a core text in our school. It is an investment for a career, you may still be using it in 50 years."

Paul Bergner, Director of the North American Institute of Medical Herbalism

"The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine is an extremely thorough compilation and vital resource on many of the major herbs recommended by herbalists today. Christa Sinadinos has made an important contribution in this essential guide that will save countless hours of research for clinicians and herb lovers as a gateway to expanding thier herbal knowledge and repertoire. I will have it on hand with the resource books I consult daily."

Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, Integrative Biology (University of California, Berkely), Phylogenetics, Natural Products Chemistry, Herbal Medicine, Ethnomedicine

"A master makes learning easy for others. After years of dedicated practice, Christa paints a glorious portrait of plant medicine using compelling photos and poetic language. The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine invites the reader into an empowered landscape for sustained and vibrant health. For professionals, there is essential science, theory, and objective data. For everyone, there are simple answers to complex medical questions."

Amanda McQuade Crawford, MA, Medical Herbalist, RH (AHG)

"The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine is not only beautifully designed, it is also exceptionally written and researched, and full of vibrant photos. This book is an essential text for the herbal enthusiast or clinical herbalist - in fact, I would consider it required reading!"

David Winston, RH (AHG), Author of Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief

"I have been impatiently awating this book for years - it is truly an econic work for our times! The resurgence of interest in botanical medicine ushered in a wave of introductory books geared toward the home herbalist, leaving serious herbal students and practitioners high and dry. The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine remedies this with extensive herbal profiles and recipes, and thorough medicine-making tutorials. Lest you are daunted by the heft of Christa's opus, rest assured that the informative pages are artfully adorned with gorgeous botanical photography."

Juliet Blankespoor, Director of Chestnut School of Herbal Medicine

Author of The Healing Garden

"Christa's book delves into western medicinal herbs to a depth you won't find anywhere else. Its beautifully laid out with full-color photographs, medicinal uses and actions, botanical descriptions, constituents, history, energetics, annotated sources, safety, preparations and doses - providing an intimate understanding of each plant and its nuances. Its packed with information, yet easy to read and understand. The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine is destined to become a classic herbal medicine text for all levels of experience, and one of my top-recommended herbals."

Maria Noel Groves, Clinical Herbalist, RH (AHG)

Author of Body into Balance, Grow Your Own Herbal Remedies, and Herbal Remedies for Sleep