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Ginseng - The Divine Root

Ginseng - The Divine Root Hardcover - 2006

by Taylor, David A

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Taylor takes readers from forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and deep into remote corners of China as he weaves together the history, culture, and intrigue surrounding the "Root of Life."

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Chapel Hill: Algonquin Books, 2006. Octavo, pp (8), 308, not illustrated, a very good copy in dustwrapper, as new. ["The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itself. Prized for its legendary curative powers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom in Minnesota comparable to the California Gold Rush. It has made and broken the fortunes of many and has inspired a subculture in rural America unrivaled by any herb in the plant kingdom. Today ginseng is at the very center of alternative medicine, believed to improve stamina, relieve stress, stimulate the immune system, enhance mental clarity, and restore well-being. It is now being studied by medical researchers for the treatment of cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease. In Ginseng, the Divine Root, David Taylor tracks the path of this fascinating plant--from the forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the remote corners of China. He becomes immersed in a world full of wheelers, dealers, diggers, and stealers, all with a common goal: to hunt down the elusive "Root of Life." Weaving together his intriguing adventures with ginseng's rich history, Taylor uncovers a story of international crime, ancient tradition, botany, herbal medicine, and the vagaries of human nature."]. First Edition. Cloth. As New/As New.
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  • Title Ginseng - The Divine Root
  • Author Taylor, David A
  • Binding Hardcover
  • Edition First Edition
  • Condition New
  • Pages 304
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher Algonquin Books, Chapel Hill
  • Date 2006
  • Features Bibliography, Dust Cover, Index, Table of Contents
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 020915
  • ISBN 9781565124011 / 1565124014
  • Weight 1.15 lbs (0.52 kg)
  • Dimensions 8.54 x 5.84 x 1.16 in (21.69 x 14.83 x 2.95 cm)
  • Themes
    • Cultural Region: Asian - Chinese
  • Library of Congress subjects Herbs - Therapeutic use, Economics - China
  • Library of Congress Catalog Number 2005052726
  • Dewey Decimal Code 615.323

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The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root itself. Prized for its legendary curative powers, ginseng launched the rise to power of China's last great dynasty; inspired battles between France and England; and sparked a boom in Minnesota comparable to the California Gold Rush. It has made and broken the fortunes of many and has inspired a subculture in rural America unrivaled by any herb in the plant kingdom.
Today ginseng is at the very center of alternative medicine, believed to improve stamina, relieve stress, stimulate the immune system, enhance mental clarity, and restore well-being. It is now being studied by medical researchers for the treatment of cancer, diabetes, and Parkinson's disease.
In "Ginseng, the Divine Root," David Taylor tracks the path of this fascinating plant--from the forests east of the Mississippi to the bustling streets of Hong Kong and the remote corners of China. He becomes immersed in a world full of wheelers, dealers, diggers, and stealers, all with a common goal: to hunt down the elusive "Root of Life." Weaving together his intriguing adventures with ginseng's rich history, Taylor uncovers a story of international crime, ancient tradition, botany, herbal medicine, and the vagaries of human nature.

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  • Booklist, 06/01/2006, Page 16
  • Library Journal, 02/01/2006, Page 103
  • Publishers Weekly, 02/06/2006, Page 51

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