Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (767 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0892817496 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 672 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-05-28 |
| Language | : | English |
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He not only suggests herbs and dietary changes to treat many conditions but explains why they work. ” (Roy Upton, herbalist and executive director of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia)"For all students and practitioners of herbalism, this complete handbook details the chemistry of herbs and presents in-depth discussions of specific ailments and treatments." (Creations Magazine, Oct-Nov 2005)"For mid-level to advanced herbal students, or for any professional health care practitioner, this book represents an outstanding contribution. Such knowledge aids both practitioner and herb user in understanding how they can choose
Christina said A great resource!. I am not a scientist, I am just a normal person interested in Herbal Medicine and creating my own tinctures, salves, etc for simple at home remedies.I was worried this book might be a bit over the top for me, but I was pleasantly surprised! While, yes, the first few chapters delve a bit deep into the chemistry of it all, I have found that the rest of the book offers highly valuable information.This b. "An Outstanding Herbal, a must for the Herbalist!" according to KF. An amazing herbal, far exceeded my expectations!Now I can see why the herb does what it does at the cellular level.. "Five Stars" according to Nick Miller. Love this book author passionate about this form of Medicine good companion book to principles of phytotherapy
A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine• A complete handbook for the medical practitioner• Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications• By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for
He started his herbal practice in Wales, continuing at the Findhorn community in Scotland, and has been practicing in California since 1986. David Hoffmann, a Fellow of Britain’s National Institute of Medical Herbalists, has been a clinical phytotherapist for more than twenty-five years. . The author of seventee