David Armstrong

  • 15

    Catalog books

  • 4

    Works

  • 1984 to 2008

    Strongest span

Who This Author Is

David Armstrong writes about herbal medicine with a scientist’s eye and a practical reader in mind. In Herbs That Work he examines commonly used plants, summarizing clinical studies, mechanisms of action, and safety concerns to help readers separate promising remedies from unsupported claims.

Armstrong’s prose stays focused on evidence: study results, dosages used, and noted side effects. The book is organized for quick reference, making it useful for lay readers, students, or practitioners seeking a concise, research-oriented guide to herb-based therapies.

Best Place To Start

Author At A Glance

Best known for: Evidence-focused herbal medicine • Clear summaries of clinical studies • Practical guidance on plant remedies

Genres and themes: Herbal medicine • Scientific approach to healing • Practical health guides

Who this author is best for: Good for readers who want practical, research-grounded information about herbal remedies without technical overload.

Start with Herbs That Work to see clear summaries of scientific findings and practical uses for common herbs.

Top Books To Start With

  1. Herbs That Work: The Scientific Evidence of Their Healing Powers

    Ulysses Pr • 2001 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2001 • 250 pages.

  2. A Kind of Acquaintance

    Severn House Publishers • 2008 • standard commitment

    It stands out because it asks for less time than many of the longer volumes on this page.

  3. The Rising Place

    Moyer Bell Ltd. • 2005 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2005 • 288 pages.

  4. How Not to Write a Novel

    Allison & Busby • 2003 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2003 • 224 pages.

  5. Chief Storytelling Officer

    Armstrong International (David M. Armstrong) • 2002 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 2002 • 328 pages.

  6. Faces of Hope

    A R T Pr • 2001 • quick commitment

    UPB note: one of the most common used-copy publishers for this author • year signal: 2001 • 72 pages.

  7. Night's Black Agents (Linford Mystery Library)

    Ulverscroft Large Print • 1998 • standard commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1998 • 320 pages.

  8. An Outline of Sociology As Applied to Medicine

    John Wright • 1989 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1989 • 149 pages.

  9. TRUMPET TO ARMS: Alternative Media in America

    Lightning Source Inc • 1984 • longer commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1984 • 388 pages.

  10. David Armstrong

    Butler Institute of American Art • 1995 • quick commitment

    UPB note: year signal: 1995 • 61 pages.

How The Picks Compare

  • A Kind of Acquaintance is the easier short commitment, while Herbs That Work: The Scientific Evidence of Their Healing Powers asks for more reading time up front.
  • Herbs That Work: The Scientific Evidence of Their Healing Powers gives you an earlier look at this author’s shelf, while A Kind of Acquaintance leans later in the catalog.
  • The Rising Place is also useful if you want a different publishing lane from Herbs That Work: The Scientific Evidence of Their Healing Powers.

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