Hoffmann David - Medical Herbalism The Science And Practice Of Herbal Medicine - Hardcover

Binding: Hardcover
Description: 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.
Title: Medical Herbalism The Science And Practice Of Herbal Medicine
Author(s): Hoffmann David
Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear And Company
Barcode: 9780892817498
Pages: 672 Pages, 487 B&W Illustrations
Publication Date: 10/24/2003
Category: Complementary Medicine