"Probably the most definitive history of the origin and development of herbal medicine in the West . . . should be required reading for every herbalist, pharmacist, physician, and regulatory official."

– HerbalGram

"A modern classic that can be consulted by all of those interested in getting a keener insight into the trials and tribulations, the pitfalls and rewards, and the history and future of drug therapy from nature."

– From the foreword by Norman R. Farnsworth, Professor of Pharmocognosy, University of Illinois Medica

"A history of grass-roots medicine, researched to the point where those of us who have dabbled in the subject are left feeling embarrassed at the wealth of source material that we left unread."

– Brian Inglis, The New Scientist

"To congratulate Barbara Griggs is not only a pleasure but a duty, for she has given us a useful tool, the need of which has been felt but hitherto never filled."

– Richard Evans Schultes, Jeffrey Professor of Biology and Director of the Botanical Museum (emeritus)

"Well researched, highly readable, and ultimately entertaining."

– Yoga Journal

"This meticulously referenced, captivating book is guaranteed to hold surprises even for those who consider themselves well-informed on the topic."

– Napra Review, Vol. 9, No. 2

"Here are the highs and lows, the compassion and the competition and the pain and the joys of 2000 plus years of western herbal medicine. Well-written and extensive."

– American Herb Association