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Author: Andrew Chevallier
Publisher:
Published: 2001
Total Pages: 336
ISBN-13: 9781740331210
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis definitive Australian reference guide provides a unique insight into the medicinal actions of herbs, based on the latest scientific research. It contains a comprehensive Australian and New Zealand address list of organisations and practitioners.
Author: Malcolm Stuart
Publisher:
Published: 1994
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 9780952296003
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: Scott Cunningham
Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide
Published: 2012-04-08
Total Pages: 387
ISBN-13: 0738717134
DOWNLOAD EBOOKExpanded and revised, this comprehensive guide features magical uses of over 400 herbs and plants from all parts of the world. With over 500,000 copies in print, this reference book is a must for all who perform natural magic. It features illustrations for easy identification of every herb, in addition to common names, use, and rulership.
Author: Thomas Bartram
Publisher: Hachette UK
Published: 2013-05-30
Total Pages: 621
ISBN-13: 1472111117
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining over 900 entries of general disease conditions and corresponding herbal treatments, this book covers: therapeutic action, 550 monographs of medicinal plants, and the properties of herbs and preparations such as inctures, liquid extracts, poultices and essential oils.
Author: Thomas Easley
Publisher: North Atlantic Books
Published: 2016-11-29
Total Pages: 377
ISBN-13: 162317080X
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe beloved best-selling classic for the modern herbalist—a definitive guide to 250 safe and effective herbal medicines, preparations, and single-herb remedies to make at home. This comprehensive, full-color guide offers detailed and easy-to-follow instructions for making and using approximately 250 all-natural DIY herbal medicines. With practical tips, in-depth preparation techniques, and an inside look at some of the authors’ own favorite formulas, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory walks beginners and advanced herbalists alike through: • The 12 major categories of herbs, from aromatic to sweet • Herbal preparations: the many ways to prepare and use herbs, from capsules and tinctures to standardized extracts and essential oils • Choosing the best dosage form for each category of herb • How to harvest, dry, and use fresh herbs • Extractions: terms, equipment, solvents, and calculations, plus how to extract herbs in water, alcohol, glycerin, and vinegar • Advanced techniques: like percolation extracts, fluid extracts, and soxhlet extracts • Preparations like oil-based extractions, topical applications, concentrates, lozenges, traditional Chinese methods, and more • Formulas and dosages: how to design herbal formulas and use herbs safely and effectively • Herbal insights and need-to-know wisdom, like why different preparations of the same herb affect the body differently; which herbs are medicinal when dry, but could be toxic when fresh; and why beginners typically see more potent results with formulations versus single-herb preparations The text includes multiple appendices, recommendations for further reading, in-depth full-color photo guides, and a helpful index. With advice on herbal preparations for 100+ illnesses and conditions and a comprehensive materia medica, The Modern Herbal Dispensatory is an enduring classic and beloved plant-medicine reference manual for herbalists, natural medicine practitioners, and anyone seeking safe, holistic, at-home care and inexpensive all-natural remedies.
Author: Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2011-03-28
Total Pages: 500
ISBN-13: 1439807167
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe 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
Author: John Lust
Publisher: Courier Corporation
Published: 2014-07-16
Total Pages: 642
ISBN-13: 0486781445
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAlso known as "The Natural Remedy Bible," The Herb Book provides a comprehensive resource for building a livelier, healthier, happier life. More than 2,000 listings offer remedies for ragged nerves, nightmares, and coughing fits as well as suggestions for adding spice to recipes, coloring fabrics, freshening breath, and a host of other benefits. Complete and concise descriptions of herbs, illustrated by more than 275 line drawings, offer the most comprehensive catalog of "miracle plants" ever published. Written by an expert and pioneer in the field, this easy-to-use reference features three parts. The first presents introductory historical information and background for using the rest of the book. The second part features individual numbered listings of medicinal plants with their botanical descriptions and uses. The third part emphasizes the variety of uses for the plants listed in Part 2, including mixtures for medicinal treatments, nutritious and culinary plants, cosmetic and aromatic purposes, plant dyes, and other applications. The book concludes with a captivating look at plant-related astrology, lore, and legends. Dover (2014) republication of the edition originally published by Benedict Lust Publications, New York, 1974. See every Dover book in print at www.doverpublications.com
Author: Bālakr̥shṇa (Ācārya)
Publisher:
Published: 2017
Total Pages: 1700
ISBN-13: 9789385721595
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAuthor: John Andrew Morrow
Publisher: McFarland
Published: 2011-10-04
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780786447077
DOWNLOAD EBOOKAn authoritative reference work for anyone interested in herbal medicine, this book provides unprecedented insight into Prophetic phytotherapy, a branch of herbal medicine which relies exclusively on the herbal prescriptions of the prophet Muhammad and is little known outside of the Muslim world. Combining classical Arabic primary sources with an exhaustive survey of modern scientific studies, this encyclopedia features a multidisciplinary approach which should prove useful for both practitioners and followers of herbal medicine. Entries include each herb's botanical and alternate names, a summary of its "prophetic prescription," its properties and uses, and a guide to related contemporary scientific studies.
Author: Jack Ritchason
Publisher: Woodland Publishing
Published: 1995
Total Pages: 0
ISBN-13: 9780913923894
DOWNLOAD EBOOK"And God said, Behold I have given you every herb bearing seed, which is upon the face of all the earth, and every tree, in the which is the fruit of a tree yielding seed; to you it shall be for meat." (Genesis 1:29)The Bible refers to herbs more than 3,000 times! Many are mentioned by name. That herbs are intended for our use is undisputed. How we should use herbs, however, has been the subject of much controversy. The Little Herb Encyclopedia (Revised Edition) ends the debate. It includes a thorough list of the most common and beneficial herbs and widely acclaimed herbal combinations. In addition, The Little Herb Encyclopedia list the most prevalent health problems, and their most effective herbal remedies. No longer is extensive research necessary before using Nature's medicine. The Little Herb Encyclopedia is a ready reference, a quick way to find the answers to your most common herb questions.
