Author : Walter H. Lewis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 35,51 MB
Release : 2003-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780471628828
Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Includes extensive references and citations from both conventional and complimentary-alternative medical systems when natural products or their derivatives are involved.
Author : William Joseph Simmonite
Publisher :
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 33,43 MB
Release : 1848
Category :
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Author : Rebecca L. Johnson
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 46,41 MB
Release : 2010
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 142620700X
A resource organized by body system lists the key herbal remedies available, their uses, and cautionary advice, in a book that includes full-color photos, a glossary and several thematic indexes.
Author : Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 20,94 MB
Release : 2011-03-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1439807167
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Author : Aviva Romm
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 11,18 MB
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702065137
Use herbal medicines to treat women at any stage of life! Botanical Medicine for Women's Health, 2nd Edition provides an evidence-based, patient-centered approach to botanical interventions for many different medical conditions. More than 150 natural products are covered, showing their benefits in gynecologic health, fertility and childbearing, and menopausal health. This edition includes new full-color photos of herbal plants along with a discussion of the role of botanicals in healthy aging. Written by Aviva Romm, an experienced herbalist, midwife, and physician, this unique guide is an essential resource for everyday practice of herbal medicine. Winner of the 2010 American Botanical Council's James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award! - Current, evidence-based information covers more than 150 botanicals for over 35 different conditions. - Case studies provide realistic scenarios and help you apply the content to the real world. - Treatment and formula boxes summarize the most important information. - Color illustrations and photographs of plants enable you to identify herbs visually as well as by substance make-up. - Logical chapter organization begins with the principles of herbal medicine and then covers women's health conditions organized chronologically by lifecycle, from teen and reproductive years to midlife and mature years. - Appendices include practical, at-a-glance information on common botanical names, chemical constituents of medicinal plants, and a summary table of herbs for women's health. - NEW! Updates reflect the latest research and the most current information. - NEW Full-color design and detailed, professional color photos of plants make this a unique, essential resource. - NEW! Coverage of the role of botanicals in healthy aging for women features phytoestrogens, Ayurvedic/Chinese herbs, and discussions of health promotion.
Author : William Joseph Simmonite
Publisher :
Page : 202 pages
File Size : 25,22 MB
Release : 1848
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Author : Dennis J. McKenna
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 1172 pages
File Size : 20,99 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780789012661
Donated by The Australian Commercial Herb Growers Association.
Author : Frank Hoffmann
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 254 pages
File Size : 16,7 MB
Release : 2014-06-11
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 131795694X
Find all the information you need on herbs and spices in one place! Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an A-to-Z reference book written in a straightforward style that’s informative enough for library use but informal enough for general reading. This essential guide takes a practical look at the popular uses of herbs and spices, presented in an easy-to-use format. The book is a refreshing alternative to the how-to guides, cookbooks, and picture books usually found on the subject. From alfalfa to ginseng to yellow dock, more than 100 entries are included, featuring historical backgrounds, popular and practical uses, folklore, and bibliographies. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also contains related listings and essays that range from alternative medicine to food preparation and nutrition to herbs in wedding celebrations. Detailed enough for reference use by academics, the book has a natural tone that appeals to garden club members, herb and spice experts, hobbyists, and others. Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads also includes information on: herb growing and marketing herbs and spices in literature medicinal herbs and spices federal regulations on herbs and spices horticulture therapy An everyday guide for enthusiasts and a perfect place to start for newcomers, Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads is an easy-to-use handbook with wide-ranging appeal. It combines the comprehensive information you’d expect from a reference book with a casual and colorful look at the histories and backgrounds of herbs and spices, both commonplace and exotic. As a vital resource or an occasional reference, this book is unique in its scope and invaluable in its usefulness.
Author : Heather Boon
Publisher : Robert Rose
Page : 356 pages
File Size : 37,62 MB
Release : 2004
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9780778800811
The most current scientific information from the world's leading medical journals. Although there is growing consumer awareness of alternative and complementary medicine, there is a lack of comprehensive information available on herbal products. While pharmacists, physicians and other health care professionals sometimes offer advice, their patients want more information. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs is a comprehensive, fully-illustrated reference to the 50 most commonly prescribed herbs. A complete description of each herb is featured along with its other common names, possible adverse effects, therapeutic uses for treating illness and disease as well as potential drug interactions. Some of the herbs included are: Aloe Vera Evening Primrose Goldenseal Scullcap Burdock Tumeric Tea Tree Oil Meadowsweet This guide is written by professional pharmacists, one a naturopathic doctor, using the most current research and clinical testing. The authors' easy-to-understand text, combined with the latest findings and clear directions for safe dosages, makes this practical reference on medicinal herbs a primary resource of data.
Author : Heather Boon
Publisher :
Page : 420 pages
File Size : 28,19 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN :
Previously published under titles: The complete natural medicine guide to the 50 most common medicinal herbs and The botanical pharmacy.
