Medical Herbalism: Science and Practice

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David Hoffmann details the intricate chemistry behind herbalism, providing for the first time important background and insights into herbal how herbal remedies are able to achieve their results. (2003) 666 pages

This is a foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine. Based on the author’s more than 25 years of herbal practice, it contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants both in chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines.

The authors presents in-depth discussions of specific ailments and treatment organized by each of the major body systems, as well as delving into the special needs for children and the elderly. He includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contra-indications, information on toxicology and the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual; and the pros and cons of both commercial and traditional techniques. His material medica presents 150 of the most beneficial herbs used in treatment practices, identifying not only their present uses nut also their historical derivations.

With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, and an extensive resource directory, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices. It is also a complete handbook for the medical practitioner looking to bring herbal treatments into his or her practice.

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11/11/2003

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