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Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine
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Binding: Hardcover
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.321
EAN: 9780892817498
ISBN: 0892817496
Label: Healing Arts Press
Manufacturer: Healing Arts Press
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 672
Publication Date: August 30, 2003
Publisher: Healing Arts Press
Release Date: October 24, 2003
Studio: Healing Arts Press
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Editorial Review:
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 an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.
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Rating: - Great Book!
I am so enthralled with this book. I'm using it as a text book...taking notes, etc. I got into medicine because I don't only want to know "what" but, also "why". This book brings phytotherapy and mainstream American medicine together and makes herbalism make sense to a practitioner of pharmaceuticals... I love this book!!
Rating: - Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine
I purchased this book for two reasons. The first being the author David Hoffmann is the author of a book I have called The New Holistic Herbal. I found this book to very thorough in his relating herbal medicine to the human body. I highly recommend it. The second reason is I am taking an online course in Herbal Medicine. This book is recommended reading and I can say it is as thorough and detailed as the book mentioned above. David Hoffmann has a way of relating the science to the human body in a ... Read More
Rating: - Excellent resource
Excellent herbal reference that offers solid scientific information and recognizes the magical and energetic essence of herbal healing. This is a required book for my herb students and one that I keep within reach for my own studies.
Rating: - The best herbal medicine book around
This is a comprehensive, thorough resource of medical herbalism for the professional or serious herbalist. I highly recommend it for people who want a more serious, in depth book on herbalism.
Rating: - Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine
This book is for the advance student of Herbs, should be in your library for this.
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