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The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners
by Wolf D. Storl Rosemary GladstarTraditional herbalists or wise women were not only good botanists or pharmacologists; they were also shamanic practitioners and keepers of occult knowledge about the powerful properties of plants. Traveling back to the healing arts of the ancient Egyptians, Greeks, and Romans, The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners takes readers deep into this world, through the leechcraft of heathen society and witches' herb bundles to the cloister gardens of the Middle Ages. It also examines herbal medicine today in the traditional Chinese apothecary, the Indian ayurvedic system, homeopathy, and Native American medicine. Balancing the mystical with the practical, author Wolf Storl explains how to become an herbalist, from collecting material to distilling and administering medicines. He includes authoritative advice on herb gardening, as well as a holistic inventory of plants used for purposes both benign and malign, from herbs for cooking, healing, beauty, and body care to psychedelic plants, witches' salves for opening alternative realities, and poisonous herbs that can induce madness or cause death. Storl also describes traditional "women's plants" and their uses: dyeing cloth, spinning and weaving, or whipping up love potions. The Herbal Lore of Wise Women and Wortcunners is written for professional and amateur herbalists as well as gardeners, urban homesteaders, and plantspeople interested in these rich ancient traditions.
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: 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 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 Katja Swift Ryn MiduraLearn 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.
The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual
by James GreenTHE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER'S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-selling THE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully personal and down-home style, Green emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. So, first head into the garden and learn to harvest your own herbs, and then head into your kitchen and whip up a batch of raspberry cough syrup, or perhaps a soothing elixir to erase the daily stresses of modern life.
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 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 Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation: An Evidence-Based Approach
by Edward Mills Jean-Jacques Dugoua Dan Perri Gideon KorenJust 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 Principles in Cosmetics: Properties and Mechanisms of Action (Traditional Herbal Medicines for Modern Times)
by Bruno Burlando Luisella Verotta 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
Herbal Radiomodulators: Applications in Medicine, Homeland Defence and Space
by Rajesh AroraThis book discusses the potential of radiation countermeasure agents and radiosensitizers of herbal origin, their multifaceted mode of action, specifically the use of the former in a nuclear theatre of operations, rescue operations and deep space missions in addition to their application during radiotherapy.
Herbal Remedies
by Asa HershoffAn essential reference to herbal remedies for the most common ailments. Sharing twenty-five years of clinical expertise, Dr. Asa Hershoff has written a highly accessible and useful guide to hundreds of herbs and their uses for specific conditions. The book's unique format helps readers quickly assess health conditions. Margins on each page depict icons of body parts for very easy reference. An alphabetical listing of ailments provides information on each herb's source, dosage, and possible contraindications. Integrating the best of herbal tradition and science, this authoritative book is an essential guide for tapping the healing power of herbs.
Herbal Remedies for a Lifetime of Healthy Skin: Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin A-222 (Storey Country Wisdom Bulletin Ser.)
by Stephanie L. TourlesSince 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.
Herbal Remedies for Beginners: Natural Ways to Treat Ailments
by Sandra KynesQuick and Easy Remedies for Holistic HealthThis impressive book contains almost 200 recipes for herbal remedies that anyone can use, even if you've never worked with herbs. Expert Sandra Kynes shows how herbal remedies can treat everything from the flu to kidney stones and can be made from ingredients commonly stocked in your kitchen.Herbal Remedies for Beginners is cleverly organized and cross-referenced so you can look up remedies by ailment or by herb, making it easy to find what you need. You'll discover how to make the remedies and a wide variety of application methods from teas and oils to balms and gels. With everything from a basil and lemongrass salve for soothing insect bites to a ginger and turmeric syrup for alleviating motion sickness, this is the perfect beginner's guide to natural wellness.
Herbal Remedies for Sleep: How to Use Healing Herbs and Natural Therapies to Ease Stress, Promote Relaxation, and Encourage Healthy Sleep Habits
by Maria Noel GrovesEase your stress and finally get a good night's sleep with the help of this guide to the top herbal remedies and natural methods. A good night&’s sleep is the key to good overall health—both physical and mental—but as many as a third of adults say they don&’t get enough of it. The pandemic has led to increased anxiety and stress, making it even more difficult to sleep than it was before. Over-the-counter sleep aids can be habit forming, and many people prefer a more natural approach.Herbal Remedies for Sleep introduces readers to the top 15 herbs for reducing stress and encouraging a good night&’s sleep, along with recipes for using them in homemade formulas. The book includes three classes of herbs: those that have a general calming and relaxing effect; adaptogens, a class of herbs that has grown in popularity for its ability to balance and calm the nervous system; and sedative herbs, for those nights when you just can&’t stop tossing and turning and need to go to sleep quickly. Remarkably, many of these herbs can easily be grown in an ordinary backyard, making it simple for people to grow a garden that helps promote a restful night&’s sleep.