Emphasizing practical information for safe and effective utilization of herbs to promote wellness, prevent illness, and treat disease where necessary, the focus of this work is the potential herbal contribution to ensuring a healthy aging process. Presented according to the body's major systems -- digestive, cardiovascular, pulmonary, nervous, urinary, reproductive, musculoskeletal, immune, and endocrine -- Hoffman provides a concise description of the healthy system, the aging system and possible imbalances, specific beneficial effects of herbal therapies, and a variety of appropriate herbal regimens. A glossary, materia medica, and "Herbal Medicine Making" section round out the presentation. This is a highly useful resource with abundant information presented in a clear and accessible fashion.