Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Author: Andrew Chevallier

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 336

ISBN-13: 9781740331210

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This 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.


Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs & Spices

Heinerman's Encyclopedia of Healing Herbs & Spices

Author: John Heinerman

Publisher: National Geographic Books

Published: 1995-12-01

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 0133102106

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Renowned medical expert John Heinerman, Ph.D. shows you how to harness the amazing healing power of common herbs and spices to reverse illness and restore vitality. From agave for stomach problems and allspice for toothaches, to yohimbine to rejuvenate your sex life and yucca for arthritis relief, you’ll discover hundreds of all natural remedies for over 100 health conditions. Best of all, these herbs and spices are completely safe, effective, and readily available from your local grocer or health food store. In fact, you may find many of them in your kitchen cabinets right now. The Encyclopedia also includes scores of intriguing case histories that illustrate the many uses of these healers in a variety of cultures through the ages, listings of herbs and spices and the conditions they offer relief from, and step-by-step recommendations for using these natural remedies most effectively. “Anyone who understands nature need never be sick,” says John Heinerman, and this book is living proof of it!


Eyewitness Companions: Herbal Remedies

Eyewitness Companions: Herbal Remedies

Author: Andrew Chevallier

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2007-04-16

Total Pages: 292

ISBN-13: 0756643716

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For anyone who wants to learn more about medicinal plants and how to use them at home, Herbal Remedies provides essential information on how to safely use herbal medicines and shows you how to create your own remedies to target common ailments. Covers over 150 of the most popular herbs available Includes a reference section that targets 50 common ailments Features a Directory of Herbs and a Star Rating-System


Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

Cunningham's Encyclopedia of Magical Herbs

Author: Scott Cunningham

Publisher: Llewellyn Worldwide

Published: 2012-04-08

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 0738717134

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Expanded 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.


The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

The Modern Herbal Dispensatory

Author: Thomas Easley

Publisher: North Atlantic Books

Published: 2016-11-29

Total Pages: 377

ISBN-13: 162317080X

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The 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.


The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

The Macdonald Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

Author: Roberto Chiej

Publisher:

Published: 1984

Total Pages: 458

ISBN-13:

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334 plants are described as to family, general information, parts used, chemical compounds, properties, form of use, and miscellaneous notes. Entries include photographs in color. Glossary. Index.


Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine

Author: Iris F. F. Benzie

Publisher: CRC Press

Published: 2011-03-28

Total Pages: 500

ISBN-13: 1439807167

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The 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


Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

Bartram's Encyclopedia of Herbal Medicine

Author: Thomas Bartram

Publisher: Hachette UK

Published: 2013-05-30

Total Pages: 621

ISBN-13: 1472111117

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Containing 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.


The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs

The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Herbs

Author: Sarah Bunney

Publisher:

Published: 1996

Total Pages: 320

ISBN-13: 9780880297745

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"An easy reference guide to 256 herbs, each herb illustrated in full color. Comprehensive information on growing, collecting and storing herbs Discusses the therapeutic properties of medicinal herbs Glossaries of both botanical and medical terms."--Amazon.com.