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Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth

Brand: DeskFul
Manufacturer: Wise Acres
ISBN 1881517039
EAN: 9781881517030
Category: Paperback (Alternative Medicine)
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An herbal reference guide for the herbalist, nurse, physician, pharmacist, or lay person who wants a textbook level education on herbal remedies. This 439 page book  contains 3 books in one.
  • An encyclopedia of 192 Herbs to know, use in formulas and make into healing herbal remedies or products.
  • Learn to use these herbs in herbal formulas for the most common health conditions, organized by body systems.
  • Learn which part of each herb is used, how it tastes and smells, tendencies of the herb, actions of the herb, dosage, active herbal constituents, contraindications, as well as information on interactions with drugs is included.
  • A resource to help practitioners integrate herbal therapy into their practice with clients or patients.
  • An introduction to herbal medicine product forms comparing the advantages and disadvantages of herbal tinctures, glycerites, capsules, salves, suppositories, steam inhalations, poultices, teas and many others.
  • Herbal Formulations and recipes include doses for most common ailments with explanations of why each herb is in the formula.
  • A detailed description of how to make the most common classifications of herbal products.
  • How to harvest and collect herbs.
  • How to preserve herbs.
  • How to make herbal extracts.
  • How to make tinctures.
  • How to make salves.
  • How to make herbal oils.
  • How to make poultices.
  • How to make steam inhalations.
  • How to make glycerites.
  • How to make elixirs.
  • How to make herbal baths.
  • How to make herbal capsules.
  • How to make herbal suppositories.
  • Materia Medica of 192 herbs.
  • Chart for harvesting.
  • Chart for dosing.
  • Chart for making tinctures.
  • Chart for how long your tincture will last at a set dose.
  • Dictionary of herbal properties and actions.
  • Dictionary of herbal preparations.
  • Scientific citations to support the information.
  • DIY herbal book written by the founder and past owner of Wise Woman Herbals who shares all her secrets with you.
  • An herb book of remedies and recipes that will become a cherished reference.
A complete handbook for the herbal practitioner. Herbalist, Paul Bergner says, "This book is broad enough in scope that it contains within it enough material for three books. Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth contains the most up-to-date, detailed information on 192 valuable herbs including, dosage, specific indications, general uses, active constituents, and contraindications. Compound formulations are listed for all the most common ailments as well as some uncommon ailments. They are organized by body systems to make them easier to learn. Another helpful tool is the charts that are used in the book. For those new to herbal terminology, definitions of the words specific to herbal medicine are found in the Properties & Actions section of the book. However, that is not all. Following the easy to understand definitions are listings of all the individual herbs with that property or action. There is a helpful section on collecting, drying and storing herbs with a chart on harvesting and preparation. Additionally for the do it yourself person, there is an extensive chapter on making herbal preparations. Surprisingly detailed information is given for making tinctures, elixirs, suppositories, compresses, capsules, gruels, glycerites, oils, poultices and salves. The author who once owned an herbal manufacturing company gives all the details necessary to make your own products. This one book will give you important information you need to know about harvesting, storage, preparation of herbal products, preparation of formulas, and clinical use of the most valuable herbs known to practitioners. The greatest value of Herbal Medicine from the Heart of the Earth is that it will become a trusted reference book. It will quickly become your most trusted herbal source of information."

Features

  • 192 Herbs to know, use in formulas and make into herbal remedies or products.
  • How to make herbal remedies and products.
  • How to make formulas or recipes for the most common health conditions.
  • Contains charts for harvesting, making tinctures, and dosing.

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