Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine: Treatments for Diabetes, Cholesterol, and the Immune System
"The prickly pear cactus may become an herbal superstar. . . .Prickly Pear Cactus Medicineis a unique and invaluable contribution to alternative medicine reference collections." (The Midwest Book Review, April, 2005)"The prickly pear is one of the most widespread cacti on Earth and has some of the most diverse uses, both as food and medicine. This book provides a comprehensive and detailed review of the benefits of this remarkable plant and a compelling argument for its increased acceptance into modern herbalism." (Mark Blumenthal, executive director of the American Botanical Council and editor of HerbalGram)"As an herbalist and ethnobotanist, I have scoured the literature to find more details about the use of these curious plants. My search has been rewarded by the publication of Ran Knishinsky's new book,Prickly Pear Cactus Medicine. He has done a masterful job unearthing details on the use of the prickly pear cactus for food and for medicine. This, the only cactus widely available in American supermarkets, is poised to become a dietary staple and Knishinsky's book provides the spark to move prickly pear from beyond ethnic use to mainstream acceptance." (David Winston, AHG, dean of the Herbal Therapeutics School of Botanical Medicine and chair of the Ad)"A wonderful book about a wonderful herb. An excellent blend of good science and real life apllications showing the relevance of prickly pear in the treatment of conditions such as diabetes, cholesterol management and a range of immunological problems. The wealth of gourmet recipes and practical guidelines will prove invaluable to the many people that prickly pear will benefit." (David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG, author of Medical Herbalism and The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal)"For paean to the prickly pear, and as a source of good practical information about its uses, this book is an excellent resource." (New Mexico, June 2005, Vol. 83, No. 6)". . . how intriguing it is that prickly pear cactus grows so profusely here in the Southwest and is also the treatment for a disease that is epidemic here amongst the native people." (Celeste Bonde, Southwest Book Views, Winter, 2005)"Prickly Pear Cactus Medicineis the first guide to the natural healing powers of the prickly pear cactus." (The Metaphysical Buyers Guide, 2004)