Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc, is the author of Christopher Hobbs's Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide. He is an internationally renowned mycologist, herbal clinician, licensed acupuncturist, botanist, and research scientist with over 40 years of experience in herbal medicine. The author of more than 20 books, he lectures on herbal medicine worldwide. Hobbs has taught at universities and medical schools such as Stanford Medical School, Yale Medical School, Bastyr University, UC Berkeley, and the National School of Naturopathic Medicine. He lives in the Sierra foothills of California.
"Nothing less than a masterpiece. This is the authoritative resource on medicinal mushrooms for anyone seeking to enhance their physical and mental health." -- James Lake, MD, University of Arizona College of Medicine Department of Psychiatry clinical assistant professor and author of The Integrative Mental Health Solution
"Many books claim to be 'essential, ' but Christopher Hobbs's
Medicinal Mushrooms: The Essential Guide actually is. For those
of us fascinated by fungi, this book is a glorious feast of
full-color photos, detailed but understandable information on
medicinal, edible, and visionary mushrooms, recipes, an
introduction to basic mycology, and even cultivation tips. This
book is best in class, hands down." -- David Winston, RH (AHG), DSc
(hc) "What a timely, beautifully illustrated publication, brimming
over with well-researched and documented sources and reflecting
Chris Hobbs's lifelong fascination with and love for mushrooms.
It's great to have all the information on how to use the medicinal
power of mushrooms to treat yourself so appealingly presented. An
awesome contribution that empowers those old and new to mushroom
magic to unleash its healing potential." -- Daniel Winkler, author,
ethnomycologist, and founder of MushRoaming Adventures "An
absolutely incredible book! Brilliantly written, amply illustrated
with gorgeous photos, and overflowing with practical information,
scientific studies, and earth wisdom. I couldn't put this book
down! The author, a seasoned mycologist, weaves together ancient
knowledge with modern scientific research and covers every aspect
of mushroom lore, from medicinal and edible uses to home
preparations, selecting high quality commercial products, growing
your own mushrooms, wild identification, and respectful wild
harvesting. A must-have book for anyone interested in mushrooms,
yes, but also health, healing, and nature." -- Rosemary Gladstar,
best-selling author and herbalist "Christopher Hobbs is one of the
leading herbalists in the world and among his many achievements is
his recognition as one of the leading experts on the use of
medicinal mushrooms." -- Dr. Michael Tierra, OMD, LAc, RH (AHG),
author of The Way of Herbs and Planetary Herbology
and founder/director of the East West Herb Course
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