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Herbal Constituents: Foundations of Phytochemistry
by Lisa GanoraHerbal Constituents: Foundations of Phytochemistry : a Holistic Approach for Students and Practitioners of Botanical Medicine
Herbal Defense: Positioning Yourself to Triumph Over Illness and Aging
by Robyn LandisA remarkable plan for using herbs to make the body healthier and stronger, this guide offers gentle, proven strategies that may allow readers to go for years without so much as a sniffle. With straightforward advice from one of the foremost experts in the field of herbal medicine, this blueprint for a healthier body contains valuable information on health-building foods and nutrients, energizing herbs, herbs for addictions, anxiety and depression, special recipes and much more.
Herbal Goddess: Discover the Amazing Spirit of 12 Healing Herbs with Teas, Potions, Salves, Food, Yoga, and More
by Amy JirsaWorking with 12 common herbs, Amy Jirsa offers recipes and ideas to open your mind, strengthen your body, and nourish your spirit. In-depth profiles show you how to unlock the powerful properties of calendula, chamomile, cinnamon, dandelion, echinacea, elder, ginger, holy basil, lavender, nettle, rose, and turmeric through delicious teas and foods, luxurious salves, skin and hair care treatments, complementary yoga poses, and meditations. Discover the natural keys to radiant health and wellness.
Herbal Healing for Women
by Rosemary GladstarSimple, safe, and effective herbal home remedies for women of all ages! From menstruation to menopause, learn how to prepare natural treatments for acne, PMS, morning sickness, hot flashes, yeast infections, and more. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use, Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies—including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments—for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual, Herbal Healing for Women discusses: -common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them -how to select and store herbs -preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies -an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.
Herbal Healing for Women: Simple Home Remedies for Women of All Ages
by Rosemary GladstarSimple, Safe, and Effective Herbal Remedies for Women. For centuries women have turned to herbs to cope with a wide variety of health problems and conditions. Comprehensive and easy-to-use,Herbal Healing for Women explains how to create remedies -- including teas, tinctures, salves, and ointments -- for the common disorders that arise in the different cycles of a woman's life. Covering adolescence, childbearing years, pregnancy and childbirth, and menopause, Rosemary Gladstar teaches how herbs can be used to treat the symptoms of conditions such as acne, PMS, morning sickness, and hot flashes. A complete women's health-care manual,Herbal Healing for Women discusses:* common disorders and the herbs that are effective for treating them;* how to select and store herbs;* preparation of hundreds of herbal remedies;* an alphabetical listing of herbs, including a brief description of the herb, the general medicinal usage, and when necessary, warnings about potential side effects. By explaining the properties of specific herbs and the art of preparation, Rosemary Gladstar demonstrates not only how to achieve healing through herbs but good health as well.
Herbal Homekeeping
by Sandy MaineIf you're alergic to the abrasive cleaners on the market today, or if you just want to be more environmentally concious, chedk out this book on how to make your own all-natural cleaners for the home, garage, and barn.
Herbal Intelligence: Plant Teachers and the Return of Viriditas
by David Hoffmann• Reveals how herbalism is a powerful way to participate in the green transformation underway in our culture• Examines the radical and non-hierarchical roots of herbalism, the growth of spiritual awakening and social radicalism• Looks at the most recent research in herbalism, revealing the exponential growth in peer-reviewed literature covering phytotherapy and other herbal-oriented healing modalitiesProviding a comprehensive guide to the dynamic new landscape of modern herbalism, renowned medical herbalist David Hoffmann explores how ancient healing modalities are once again becoming prominent.Using the concept of viriditas—the understanding of nature as divinely intelligent—Hoffmann examines biodiversity and chemodiversity, elaborating on the ecological role of human-herb interactions and coevolutionary relationships between species. Presenting evidence of medicinal plant use by animals and early humans, he reviews herbalism from its ancient roots to the modern varieties in practice today, emphasizing how herbalism that developed outside of the dominant culture laid the foundations for the effective, simple techniques relevant for our modern world. He examines the radical and non-hierarchical roots of herbalism, considering the parallels between the field&’s development and the growth of spiritual awakening and social radicalism.Exploring herbalism through the modern scientific lens, Hoffmann reveals the exponential growth in recent research and peer-reviewed literature on phytotherapy and herbs. He describes the problems inherent in herbalism&’s integration into the global marketplace, emphasizing that herbalism must stay rooted in the health of the people to avoid becoming commodified. He offers a range of herbal approaches to support personal and cultural resilience during the myriad crises humanity is facing. Ultimately, Hoffmann says, a vibrant culture of herbalism can have critical implications for the future, serving as a crucial force for health and resilience.
Herbal Magic: A Beginner's Guide to the Magical Power of Plants
by Lydia LevineStep into the enchanting world of herbal recipes, remedies and rituals with this spellbinding guide to the magical power of plants. Including a variety of crafts, spells and rituals, this treasury of herb profiles is the perfect introduction to harnessing the natural energies at your disposal.
Herbal Magic: A Beginner's Guide to the Magical Power of Plants
by Lydia LevineStep into the enchanting world of herbal recipes, remedies and rituals with this spellbinding guide to the magical power of plants. Including a variety of crafts, spells and rituals, this treasury of herb profiles is the perfect introduction to harnessing the natural energies at your disposal.
Herbal Magick: A Guide to Herbal Enchantments, Folklore, and Divination
by Gerina Dunwich“In Herbal Magick, Gerina Dunwich has assembled a fantastic collection of historical and magickal lore from a variety of sources that informs and inspires. I wish it had existed when I began my own journey as a green witch.” --Arin Murphy-Hiscock, author of The Green Witch: Your Complete Guide to the Natural Magic of Herbs, Flowers, Essential Oils, and More <P><P>The art and practice of herbal magick is an ancient tradition, rooted in pagan lore and tradition. In Herbal Magick, Gerina Dunwich—the author of dozens of books on Wicca and witchcraft—shows how to use the roots, flowers, leaves, and bark of common plants for practical magick. It reveals the well-guarded secrets of herbal enchantments and the history of herbal folklore, along with a satisfying easy-to-follow guide to herbal spells for many purposes. Both an herbal and a grimoire, Herbal Magick is an invaluable reference for beginner and advanced students of the magickal arts.
Herbal Medic: A Green Beret's Guide to Emergency Medical Preparedness and Natural First Aid
by Sam CoffmanWith a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable.Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Herbal Medicine Natural Remedies: 150 Herbal Remedies to Heal Common Ailments
by Anne KennedyYou don't have to be a doctor to make effective herbal medicine.With hundreds of different herbs and remedies out there, making herbal medicine can be overwhelming. Thankfully, Herbal Medicine Natural Remedies acts as the perfect salve, making things simple with 150 easy-to-follow recipes for highly effective herbal medicines.Discover natural ways to treat headaches, coughs, colds, hangovers, and more that don't carry the same risk of side effects that many pharmaceuticals do. Never made your own herbal medicine? Start things off right with helpful lists of must-have tools, plus important safety tips.Herbal Medicine Natural Remedies includes:Herbal medicine for common ailments—Learn to make 150 different herbal remedies designed to help treat 75 different health issues.Herb profiles—From agrimony and chamomile to licorice and skullcap, 50 of the most common, useful, and healing herbs are detailed.Herbalism 101—Complete guides to collecting the right cookware, herb safety, and more help you jump straight in regardless of your experience level.Herbal medicines made easy—what a relief!
Herbal Medicine and Botanical Medical Fads
by Frank Hoffmann Martin J ManningFind 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 therapyAn 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.
Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Your Guide to Healing Common Ailments with 35 Medicinal Herbs
by Ryn Midura Katja SwiftThe definitive down-to-earth guide to healing with herbs. You don't need to buy hundreds of hard-to-find herbs to start your journey with herbal medicine. Herbal Medicine for Beginners shows you how to use a few important herbs to promote the body's ability to fight infection and heal naturally. Herbal Medicine for Beginners shows herbalists-in-training how to use a limited number of versatile, medicinal herbs to craft herbal remedies for common ailments. From allergies to fevers to headaches, beginners will gain the essential knowledge they need to blossom into natural healers and practice herbal medicine. Herbal Medicine for Beginners teaches you how to use herbs as preventative and restorative medicine with: Herbal Medicine 101 provides step-by-step instruction on how to shop for, make, and apply herbal medicine effectively Profiles on Popular Herbs teach you how to choose the right herbs for your herbal medicine collection 100 Herbal Remedies for Common Ailments with easy-to-follow instructions to safely make remedies at home Learn how to detox with dandelion, beat stress with linden, soothe burns with marshmallow and much more with remedies for common ailments in Herbal Medicine for Beginners.
Herbal Medicine for Beginners: Your Guide to Healing Common Ailments with 35 Medicinal Herbs
by Ryn Midura Katja SwiftLearn to make natural remedies and heal yourself and your loved ones with Herbal Medicine For BeginnersDiscover how to craft herbal remedies and treat common ailments with easy-to-find herbs in Herbal Medicine for Beginners. Crafting natural treatments is straightforward with a handful of herbs that can be used to treat many conditions. Get the information and the instructions you need with this easy-to-navigate guide, featuring basic healing plants, techniques to prepare and preserve them, and methods to apply them.Learn how to heal with medicinal plants with:Herbal medicine in four steps—What herbs you need, how to source and store herbs, how to work safely with herbal medicine, and how to make herbal remedies.Herb profiles—Specific information about 35 essential plants, what each treats, and how to work with them.Remedies for common ailments—59 common ailments and 104 different herbal remedies; easy steps to treat different conditions with plants listed in the herb profiles section.Get the skills to confidently craft your own plant-based medicine with Herbal Medicine for Beginners.
Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing: 101 Natural Remedies for Anxiety, Depression, Sleep, and More
by Tina SamsSoothe your heart and ease your mind—the essential guide to herbal emotional support When your emotional or mental health feels fragile, nature and its medicines are powerful allies. Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing is packed with wisdom for employing gentle yet effective plant medicines to support your emotional well-being. These herbal medicine remedies can work to relieve symptoms of depression, anxiety, phobias, and stress—or provide aid during times of grief or worry. Explore the basics of herbal medicine and its many emotional applications. Learn to make teas, tinctures, salves, and other simple but potent preparations, all with key safety guidelines. Now herbal help is at your fingertips when you need to calm your mind, soothe your heart, or invigorate your spirit. Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing includes: 101 rejuvenating recipes—Make targeted formulas like Fear of Flying Tincture, Sore Muscle Salve, Soothe-the-Mood Syrup, Sleep Potion, and more. 31 herbal allies—Find the therapeutic uses of individual herbs, plus their key cautions and interactions, common preparations, and recommended doses. Holistic wellness—Discover herbal medicine that can also treat physical symptoms like headaches, hives, indigestion, or muscle tension. Harness the power of natural medicine to support your emotional and mental wellness with Herbal Medicine for Emotional Healing.
Herbal Medicine for Mental Health: Natural Treatments for Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, and More (Amen Clinic Library)
by Lillian SomnerThe first comprehensive guide to herbal medicine from a trusted mental health professionalFROM THE RENOWNED AMEN CLINICS For many Americans suffering from depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and sleeplessness, daily living isn&’t possible without medication. But some medications have troubling side effects, while others are just not effective. Herbal medicine provides a wealth of solutions, but the choices are daunting. In this comprehensive guide, the first one written by a mental health professional, Dr. Lillian Somner reveals how herbal medicine can be an effective part of your treatment. Drawing on over twenty years as a practicing psychiatrist, Dr. Somner helps patients and physicians alike navigate the rich, complex world of herbal medicine for mental health. *Explore all the latest information on the safety and efficacy of herbs *Identify the connection between hormones, the liver, the gut and mental health *Discover natural remedies such as black cohosh and chasteberry to alleviate PMS symptoms, warm, stimulating red ginseng to improve cognition and overall energy, and skullcap and passionflower to relieve tension and improve sleep An invaluable resource from a trusted physician, Herbal Medicine for Mental Health provides simple, natural solutions to your mental health struggles.
Herbal Medicine for Modern Life: Traditional Folk Remedies for Everyday Health and Well-Being
by Ruth BlandingProtect, heal, and revitalize your health with herbal remedies crafted to treat ailments from modern livingIn today&’s busy world, our disconnection from the earth has led to an overreliance on health interventions that don&’t always work. With Herbal Medicine for Modern Life, you&’ll discover the enduring wisdom of plant medicine with an herbalist who draws on her connection to the ancestors and nature to support health and wellness. With her expert advice, you&’ll learn how to benefit from the folkloric use of plants: how to use them to heal the root causes of many modern ailments and bring you back to feeling balanced, healthy, and whole again. Ancient Remedies for Modern Needs. Learn to tap into traditional medicine for modern health issues like anxiety, allergies, hormone imbalances, and more.Approachable, Affordable Herbalism. Make safe and powerful herbal medicine in the comfort of your home with easy-to-source medicinal plants and everyday tools.Profiles of Powerful Medicinal Plants. Discover more than 35 medicinal herbs with photos and details about therapeutic actions, contraindications, and healing qualities. Wide Range of Herbal Remedies. Follow step-by-step recipes to craft infusions, tinctures, syrups, balms, powders, and other common herbal preparations.
Herbal Medicine for Rare Diseases: Alleviating Symptoms by GMP Herbal Formulations
by Sun-Chong Wang Meng-hua ChenMany rare diseases are genetic and lack effective cures. Herbal medicine, developed by ancient healers without the benefit of modern cell biology knowledge, focuses on alleviating symptoms associated with uncommon conditions. Herbal Medicine for Rare Diseases: Alleviating Symptoms by GMP Herbal Formulations adopts an herbal medicine approach to addressing signs and symptoms of rare diseases.Each herb possesses a multitude of compounds that allow it to treat various conditions, while a single condition can often be addressed by several different herbs, illustrating complex relationships that artificial intelligence (AI) excels at deciphering. The herbal prescriptions in this book are generated using AI models, trained on a decade's worth of medical insurance data from Taiwan, featuring the use of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP)-certified traditional Chinese medicine (TCM) products. The connection between deep learning and big data ensures that the trained AI model represents the collective wisdom of ~5,000 herbal medical doctors in Taiwan who contributed to the training data.Features Prescribes granulated herbal products sourced from GMP-certified manufacturers to ensure quality and safety Provides precise dosage information for the GMP herbal products in every prescription Includes a wealth of common and alternative herbal prescriptions tailored for specific conditions or combinations thereof Cites evidence from preclinical and clinical studies of the herb and formula to offer insights into their efficacy and mechanisms In each section Herbal Medicine for Rare Diseases: Alleviating Symptoms by GMP Herbal Formulations, AI-generated prescriptions are meticulously annotated with evidence from modern pharmacological and phytochemical studies of the herbs and multi-herb formulas included in the prescriptions. This book is beneficial for health professionals and practitioners, particularly those who specialise in complementary, alternative, and herbal medicine.
Herbal Medicine in Depression
by Clara GrossoThis book is written for researchers, undergraduate studentsand postgraduate students, physicians and traditional medicine practitionerswho develop research in the field of neurosciences, phytochemistry andethnopharmacology or can be useful for their practice. Topics discussed includethe description of depression, its biochemical causes, the targets ofantidepressant drugs, animal and cell models commonly used in the research ofthis pathology, medicinal plants and bioactive compounds with antidepressantactivity used in traditional medicine, advances in nanotechnology for drugdelivery to the brain and finally the future challenges for researchersstudying this pathology.
Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition (Oxidative Stress and Disease)
by Iris F. F. Benzie Sissi Wachtel-GalorThe 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
Herbal Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplace
by Virginia M Tyler Rowena RichterAmericans seeking herbal medicines now face confusion and even danger. There is great potential for these medicines to improve the health of consumers--if current regulations can be revised!Herbal Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplace is a prize-winning critique of the regulation and business of herbal medicine in the United States. It is the first book that examines the big picture issues-it tells the story of how the present situation developed, looks at what it means for consumers, compares approaches taken in other industrialized countries, and recommends where we need to go from here. Convenient reference tables provide easy access to information.Concerns about herbal medicines are hitting the headlines regularly, yet no other book has examined the core issues in depth from a public health perspective. Herbal Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplace fills that gap. It is highly relevant today, and you’ll find it will continue to be indispensable reading for years to come as the situation plays out.This balanced, unique, and insightful volume will add to your knowledge of herbal medicine regulation and its impact on consumer health by: framing the limitations of the current situation with brief examples reviewing the regulatory history of herbal medicines in the United States placing the situation in an international context by also examining regulations in Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom illustrating the practical implications of U.S. regulations with six examples that demonstrate how herbal medicines could contribute more to consumer health--and the public health risks associated with the current regulatory situation analyzing the public health issues related to safety, research, clinical practice, consumer interests, business, media, and federal government offering key, high-impact recommendations for future policyConsumers, health care professionals, business people in the domestic and foreign herb industries, researchers, health plan executives, food and drug attorneys and policymakers, as well as educators and students, will all find this book essential to their understanding of the workings of the herbal medicine industry. Visit the author’s website at http://www.herbalchaos.com
Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation: An Evidence-Based Approach
by Gideon Koren Edward Mills Jean-Jacques Dugoua Dan PerriJust as with prescription drugs, natural health products can present substantial risks and prompt the same areas of concern. Although some of these effects may be life-threatening, current literature on these important issues is scant.With the use of natural health products on the rise, physicians require quality evidence with which to make evi
Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plant-derived Medicines for Human Health (Clinical Pharmacognosy Series)
by Giacinto Bagetta Marco Cosentino Maria Tiziana Corasaniti Shinobu SakuradaThe deregulation of dietary supplements and natural products marketing by the FDA has widened the natural products market in Europe and worldwide. While the discussion about the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and diseases treatment continues, the explosion of the use of whatever is considered "natural" has generated concern about effec
Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of Action (Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times)
by Luisella Verotta Bruno Burlando Laura Cornara Elisa Bottini-MassaInterest in the molecular and mechanistic aspects of cosmetic research has grown exponentially during the past decade. Herbal Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of Action critically examines the botanical, ethnopharmacological, phytochemical, and molecular aspects of botanical active ingredients used in cosmetics. Along with dermato