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Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (Hardcover)
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By David Hoffmann
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David Hoffmann
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1st
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Hardcover
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Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques. With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.
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 Excellent for intermediate to advanced herbalists, March 28, 2016
By A Customer
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An excellent resource on why herbal medicine works from a medical science perspective. The depth of this information can be overwhelming. Also contains practical information on specific herbs for specific conditions which I have found very useful. An amazing book for anyone serious about herbal medicine. Probably not the best book for beginning herbalists (try Rosemary Gladstar instead).
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This book is just that good and covers the nuts and bolts like few others ..., March 19, 2016
By Ron G.
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This book is headed for a very remote camp in the Alaskan outback where only essential items are worthy of being backpacked in. This book is just that good and covers the nuts and bolts like few others do. A great foundation book for the study of this subject.
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 Four Stars, March 07, 2016
By Jessica
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More advanced then expected. Will need to google many terms wuile reading.
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Five Stars, February 28, 2016
By amcdirtjunkie
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Good detail; easy to read
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 I would have liked more detail and especially more on the pharmacodynamics and ..., February 04, 2016
By Sharon B Clark
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Descriptions of the actions, constituents, etc of each herb is very summarised. I would have liked more detail and especially more on the pharmacodynamics and pharmacokinetics of each herb. Too basic to be of help to a student.
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Great book! Thanks, January 08, 2016
By Ali
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Not a lightweight textbook either physically or intellectually. Very exciting. Prompt shipping and the material is in excellent condition
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