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Taylor, David Aitcheson was born on July 9, 1961 in Alexandria, Virginia, United States. Son of William Brockenbrough Senior and Nancy Dare (Aitcheson) Taylor.
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Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World
( The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root i...)
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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David Aitcheson Taylor
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Bachelor in English, Davidson (North Carolina) College, 1983.
Career
Community agricultural agent, United States Peace Corps, Mauritania, West Africa, 1983-1985; technical writer, National Data Corporation, Rockville, Maryland., 1986; Western Europe program assistant, unites states department Agricultural, Washington, 1986-1987; agroforestry program officer, Winrock International, Arlington, Virginia, 1987-1990; agroforestry committee specialist, Winrock International, Bangkok, 1990-1992; writer, Chiang Mai, Thailand, 1992-1994; writer, New World Comm., Alexandria, since 1994. Consultant on non-wood forest products Food and Agricultural Organisation of the United Nations, Alexandria, 1995.
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Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World
( The story behind ginseng is as remarkable as the root i...)
- Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World by Taylor, David A. (2006) Paperback
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Ginseng, the Divine Root: The Curious History of the Plant That Captivated the World
Membership
Member Washington Indiana Writers, Society Environmental Journalists, International Society Tropical Foresters, Writers Guild American, Phi Beta Kappa.
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Married Elizabeth Lichtman Smith, January 16, 1962.
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American
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1983