The Western Herbal Tradition: 2000 Years of Medicinal Plant Knowledge
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| Rating | : | 4.36 (913 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1848193068 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 392 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-09-02 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Great book on the history of Western herbal traditions. Steven Foster Excellent book detailing the history and evolution of Western Herbal Traditions and its origins. Must have for any serious student of herbal medicine or history of medicine.
Furthermore, the book makes a significant contribution in placing key textual elements of herbal history in relation to one another, and providing a framework to which further historical studies can be linked."Journal of Herbal Medicine, December 2011. "The book reflects a profound appreciation of the full range of knowledge required to gain a detailed, accurate pharmacognostic picture of plant medicine: the 27 herbs surveyed are discussed with an exhaustive eye to historical, empirical and scientific detail."The Institute of Traditional Herbal Medicine & Aromatherapy, November 2011"This book seeks to address the lack of a coherent description of the history of Western herbal medicine from classical times up to the present daythis is an attractively
Graeme Tobyn is Senior Lecturer at the School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire. He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Alison Denham is Senior Lecturer at the School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Midge Whitelegg is
The Western Herbal Tradition reveals a deep understanding of the true essence of what each plant can offer, as well as a fascinating insight into the unique history of contemporary herbal practice. This fully illustrated colour guide offers analysis of these herbs through the examination of historical texts and discussion of current applications and research. Your practice of phythotherapy will be transformed as the herbal knowledge from these sources is illuminated and assessed.Each chapter offers clear information on identification, uses and recipes, as well as recommendations on safety, prescribing, dosage and full academic references. The Western Herbal Tradition is a comprehensive exploration of 27 plants that are central to the herbalist's repertoire. This book is a valuable resource for everyone interested in herbal medi