The Essential Guide to Western Botanical Medicine
Author : Christa Sinadinos
Publisher :
Page : pages
File Size : 38,55 MB
Release : 1917-04-01
Category :
ISBN : 9780692788073
Western Herbs according to Traditional Chinese Medicine
Author : Thomas Avery Garran
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 598 pages
File Size : 40,10 MB
Release : 2008-01-22
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1594777411
Book Description
The first book to exclusively use Chinese medical theories and terminology to guide practitioners of Chinese medicine in the use of Western herbs • Written entirely according to the theory, diagnosis, and treatment paradigm of traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) • Explains how to combine and modify the standard TCM formulas to non-Chinese herbs suitable for Western practitioners • Includes 58 monographs of common Western healing herbs, detailing how each plant is used clinically The ever-growing number of Chinese medicine practitioners in the West has brought about an amalgamation of many styles of Chinese medicine and various other forms of medicine from around the world. This book addresses the increasing demand for knowledge of how to integrate plants from outside the standard Chinese materia medica into the fold of Chinese medical practices in the West. It is the first in-depth guide to using Western herbs exclusively according to the theories, diagnoses, and treatments of traditional Chinese medicine that harmonizes the unique terminology and theories of TCM with other botanical medicines. The book contains 58 monographs, illustrated with full-color photographs, of herbs commonly used by Western herbalists. Each herb is grouped by the basic categorization for medicinals in Chinese medicine, such as Herbs that Resolve the Exterior and Herbs that Regulate Blood. The monographs detail the energetics, function and indication, channels entered, dosage and preparation, and contraindications of each plant. The author also explains how to use the herbs to modify standard formulas used in everyday Chinese herbal medicine, based on his own clinical experience. An appendix of Western Analogs for Chinese Herbs further highlights 40 Chinese medicinals that have related species growing in the West.
The Essential Guide to Women's Herbal Medicine
Author : Cyndi Gilbert
Publisher : Robert Rose
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 34,42 MB
Release : 2015
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780778805069
Book Description
The use of plants as therapeutic agents is as old as the practice of medicine itself.
The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism
Author : Matthew Wood
Publisher : North Atlantic Books
Page : 305 pages
File Size : 21,30 MB
Release : 2004-05-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1556435037
Book Description
The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic—the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his readers a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.
A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs
Author : Steven Foster
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 25,86 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780395838068
Book Description
Features more than five hundred plants and herbs of North America providing information on their location and medicinal uses.
The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine
Author : Simon Y. Mills
Publisher : Penguin Mass Market
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 44,35 MB
Release : 1993
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780140193091
Book Description
This is a reference book which combines modern medical principles and traditional medicine into a modern philosophy of herbalism. Beginning with human pathology, this book shows how plants act on the body, and how research has demonstrated that herbs are viable medicines in today's scientific climate. A pharmacology describes the active constituents of plants, while a materia medica describes over 200 plants and shows how to recognize them, prepare them and use them for healing purposes.
Dr. Kidd's Guide to Herbal Dog Care
Author : Randy Kidd
Publisher : Storey Publishing
Page : 209 pages
File Size : 38,14 MB
Release : 2000-01-01
Category : Pets
ISBN : 1580171893
Book Description
Holistic veterinarian Dr. Randy Kidd explains how herbs can be used in the care of dogs. Includes chapters on common dog ailments and how to address them. Illustrations.
Traditional Western Herbal Medicine
Author : Elisabeth Brooke
Publisher : Aeon Books
Page : 342 pages
File Size : 32,37 MB
Release : 2019-01-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1911597205
Book Description
Responding to the recent revival of interest in herbal medicine, Elisabeth Brooke explores the origins and history of the practice of herbalism and discusses its use in a modern context. This new book will be perfect for anyone interested in the use of herbal medicine, in particular those who have read Brooke's best-selling earlier works including Herbal Therapy for Women . "The thesis of this book is the interconnectedness of all nature, human and plant kingdoms, and the underlying connection of a first principle which unites everything and from which and to which everything returns. We shall go on to discuss the four elements and humours and how the planets weave these differing energies through the vegetable and animal kingdoms which show us how Spirit is expressed in the plant, in the person and in the dis-ease." --from the author
The Western Herbal Tradition
Author : Graeme Tobyn
Publisher : Singing Dragon
Page : 394 pages
File Size : 15,90 MB
Release : 2016-02-21
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0857012592
Book Description
The Western Herbal Tradition is a comprehensive exploration of 27 plants that are central to the herbalist's repertoire. 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 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 book is a valuable resource for everyone interested in herbal medicine and its history.
Botanical Medicine for Women's Health E-Book
Author : Aviva Romm
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 671 pages
File Size : 44,9 MB
Release : 2017-01-25
Category : Medical
ISBN : 0702065137
Book Description
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.
