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Colorful, attractive, easy to use, and based on the traditions of Chinese medicine, this chart classifies grains, vegetables, herbs, nuts and seeds, fish, fruit, etc. according to action, entering channel, temperature, flavour. Notes on chi, blood, yin and yang, tonifying and regulating foods, help to make this useful as well as decorative. 43 x 60 cm... Read More...

Describes in detail over 200 botanical remedies currently used in herbal medicine according to their nature, functions and uses in biochemical and energetic terms . These volumes provide the practical aspects of preparing herbal remedies for internal and external use, including most useful preparation forms, dosages and cautions. Contents Part One - Integrating Western and Oriental Herbal Medic... Read More...

Describes in detail over 200 botanical remedies currently used in herbal medicine according to their nature, functions and uses in biochemical and energetic terms . These volumes provide the practical aspects of preparing herbal remedies for internal and external use, including most useful preparation forms, dosages and cautions. Contents The Materia Medica Herbs for Draining Herbs for Alte... Read More...

The book seeks to faciliate and promote interdisciplinary understanding between the related subjects of Chinese herbal medicine, botany, phytochemistry and pharmacokinetics. To this end, it assumes no prior understanding of the concepts and terminology of those elements by the reader. Introductory sections are included on: * Chinese herbals - their origin and history of development in Chinese m... Read More...

There is an herbal remedy for most ailments - and you will find the most important ones in this concise pocket guide. Co-authored by Karin Kraft, one of the members of the German Commission E, and Christopher Hobbs, a renowned North-American herbalist, this handy pocket guide gives you the decisive facts about important medicinal herbs, taking into consideration both major European monographs (Comm... Read More...

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This portable reference provides the most essential information on safety, efficacy and interactions. This must-have handbook gives the clinical facts on 91 key herbs and supplements. The format is easily accessible, so the reader can obtain the “bottom line” facts on what to prescribe and what to avoid. This portable reference provides the most essential information on safety, efficacy, interac... Read More...

This is highly readable and practical herbal text based on the teachings and practice of John Bastyr, the famous naturopathic physician. This is a unique and practical insight into the work of a key figure in the development of herbal medicine and the naturopathic tradition. Highly readable, the text includes clinical pointers, and will be a welcome and unique addition to the tradition of herbal me... Read More...

Herbal Medicine: a concise overview for professionals makes no attempt to provide all the answers. It does, however, offer an evidence-based look at herbal medicine that will serves a useful, fully referenced guide for physicians, medical herbalist and other healthcare professionals with an interest in plant-based therapy. Contents 1. From ancient texts to modern physiotherapy: plants in mind ... Read More...

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An important resource for herbal practitioners who seek creative, innovative and sophisticated clinical models to enhance their practice. Botanical Medicine 2nd Edition is designed to provide the herbal practitioner with tools for the development of clinical insights. FEATURES: · Accessible – formatted and presented to optimise the reader’s ability to quickly find and analyse herbal usage either... Read More...

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Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy is an important and timely book that will add to this growing interest in the use and study of medicinal plants, herbs and other natural products. It will meet the need for a modern, up-to-date textbook for students in a wide range of disciplines, including pharmacy, herbalism, complementary and alternative medicine. The four authors - Professor ... Read More...

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This essential handbook presents detailed monographs for approximately 270 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements. Arranged in alphabetical order, each monograph incorporates authoritative information on generic names, botanical names, common alternative and trade names, actions, origins, uses and investigational uses, dosages, side effects and adverse reactions, contraindications an... Read More...

This book covers the principles and issues of safety relating to herbal medicine, and examines the relevant safety data for over 70 commonly used or contentious herbs. With contributions from leading international experts, the book covers issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity and idiosyncratic reactions. Features: * Provides the most cu... Read More...

A handbook of practical, objective, and clinically-oriented information on the use of herbalism in health care. Potentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value A 'report card' format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant information Herbs are graded, with grades determined by usefulness, effectiveness, availability and safety Anal... Read More...

This book offers a clear, accessible and yet detailed guide to ayurvedic herbalism. It encompasses a brief history of herbalism in India, a discussion of principles, treatment strategies as well as traditional Ayurvedic pharmacy and pharmacology. The “theoretical” chapters complement the core of the book that includes over 100 plant profiles of Ayurvedic herbs and 50 traditional formulas. It is ... Read More...

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A comprehensive and authoritative text providing information on the usefulness, effectiveness and appropriateness of the use of herbal remedies in childhood. Features * A practical guide to the safe and effective use of herbal medicines in primary care, written by a respected and internationally known expert * Easily accessible information ensures quick reference in practice * Case historie... Read More...

This groundbreaking text is the only comprehensive, thoroughly researched, carefully referenced, up-to-date text on the practice of herbal medicine, written by herbalists who have active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research. This book provides a detailed, practical and – where possible – research based rationale for the use of herbal treatments in a wide variety... Read More...

This is the first definitive book to draw on unique, unpublished, professional expertise about the reshaping of herbal medicine in the UK. This book outlines the outcomes of recent examinations, and poses challenging questions about he direction of future herbal medicine policy within the UK. Features Contributions from Senior Members of the European Herbal Practitioners Association Well writ... Read More...

There is enormous interest in Maharishi Ayur Veda (MAV), or Indian Traditional Medicine, in the USA, not least because of its incorporation of Transcendental Meditation. However, this is not the only therapeutic aspect of MAV. In the 1950's the Maharishi Mahesh Yogi collected information from the classic texts and formed a modern, coherent approach (first published in the West by Penguin). A large ... Read More...

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This clinical guide and practical reference is ideal for those who use and combine liquid herbal remedies for the individual needs of the patient. With three introductory chapters, 125 monographs, and various glossaries and appendices, it covers the fundamental concepts of using liquid herbals, including how the remedies are made, quality issues, and dosage guidelines. The monographs include full p... Read More...

In 1978 the German government established an expert committee, the Commission E, to evaluate the safety and efficacy of over 300 herbs and herb combinations sold in Germany. The results were published as official monographs that give the approved uses, contraindications, side effects, dosage, drug interactions and other therapeutic information essential for the responsible use of herbs and phyto-me... Read More...

1. Provides a model of how western herbal medicine fits into an NHS setting 2. Offers a unique and much needed up-to-date appraisal of modern herbal medicine 3. Describes herbal tinctures and other herbal preparations that can be prescribed on the NHS 4. Investigates research into western herbal medicine and discusses important issues such as toxicity 5. Discusses issues of diet of direct relev... Read More...

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