Medical Herbalism
The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine
By: David Hoffmann
A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine
- A complete handbook for the medical practitioner
- Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications
- By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal
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.
ISBN: 9780892817498
ISBN-10: 0892817496
Published: 24th October 2003
Format: Hardcover
Language: English
Number of Pages: 672
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Inner Traditions/Bear & Company
Country of Publication: US
Dimensions (cm): 4.4 x 28.1 x 21.8
Weight (kg): 1.635