David A. Taylor
Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World
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- Let's see, what do I know about ginseng? It's a supposed herbal panacea, from China (or was that Korea?). It began invading New Age consciousness and health food stores around the time of Woodstock. It has quite a nasty, bitter taste. Oh, and didn't some...
- Great book, full of colorful characters and interesting stories and facts. The author obviously enjoyed talking with all these people (diggers and traders, herbalists and doctors, smugglers and park rangers and many more) and I really enjoyed reading...
- This book is amazing. The writer takes a complex subject and makes it understandable and enjoyable. I found the links between cultures and tradtions to be fascinating--especially the geographic and plant connections between China and Appalachia. I can't...
- Very well written. Enjoyable journey into the history and culture of ginseng. Wide ranging. Not a medical reference, but a pleasant chronicle of everything ginseng.
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