Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine, 1e
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| Rating | : | 4.58 (837 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0443060169 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 648 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-04-15 |
| Language | : | English |
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lots of good information opted for this one due to high cost Nick Miller lots of good information opted for this one due to high cost of new edition that doesnt have too much more new stuff. "from the Medical Herbalism journal" according to Paul Bergner. Principles and Practice is designed as a text that would accompany a college-level program in the fundamentals of herbal medicine as practiced in the modern British tradition. The authors are senior educators in that system, Mills in Britain and Bone in Australia. This textbook easily meets the scientific standards of a contemporary medical school. Yet it does not slight tr. Herbology Course Text Excellent text in use for my adult/graduate classes (including on-line) in herbology. Adequate focus (almost half the text) on history, background, and clinical guides before getting into Materia Medica (full monographs of Herbology Course Text B. Baca, Ph.D. Excellent text in use for my adult/graduate classes (including on-line) in herbology. Adequate focus (almost half the text) on history, background, and clinical guides before getting into Materia Medica (full monographs of 45 herbs; I chose 22 of these as class examples). Contains extensive references unmatched in other similar texts. Has useful indexes although text could . 5 herbs; I chose 22 of these as class examples). Contains extensive references unmatched in other similar texts. Has useful indexes although text could
A uniquely authoritative guide to applying herbal medicines as serious options for the treatment of some of the most troublesome conditions seen today.In particular, this book gives:* A clear description of the principles and foundations for the practice of phytotherapy* In-depth and detailed profiles of over 45 herbs, reviewing pharmacology, research, and traditional use* Therapeutics for actual disease states, supported by case histories*Coverage of challenging issues such as dosage, safety, and drug-herb interactions. Through the filter of current scientific literature, the authors have reevaluated traditional use of herbal remedies and present realistic guidelines for modern practice. This book provides a detailed, practical and, where possible, research-based rationale for the use of herbal treatments in a wide variety of clinical conditions and problems