Complete Illustrated Guide To The Holistic Herbal: A Safe And Practical Guide To Making And Using Herbal Remedies

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Both an accessible introduction to the world of herbal medicine and a comprehensive reference tool and source book for herbal practitioners, this book demonstrates the power of herbal remedies to maintain health and to treat mental and spiritual matters alongside physical symptoms. The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Holistic Herbal includes general advice on harvesting herbs and preparing herbal tinctures, creams and treatments, as well as a traditional herbal of over 200 common herbs. With a detailed section ...
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Both an accessible introduction to the world of herbal medicine and a comprehensive reference tool and source book for herbal practitioners, this book demonstrates the power of herbal remedies to maintain health and to treat mental and spiritual matters alongside physical symptoms. The Complete Illustrated Guide to the Holistic Herbal includes general advice on harvesting herbs and preparing herbal tinctures, creams and treatments, as well as a traditional herbal of over 200 common herbs. With a detailed section on the systems of the body, and the herbs or combinations which restore and heal associated complaints, this is the ultimate guide to using herbal medicine as a natural remedy for body and soul.
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Product Details

  • ISBN-13: 9780007133017
  • Publisher: Thorsons/Element
  • Publication date: 2/1/1902
  • Pages: 256
  • Product dimensions: 7.10 (w) x 10.70 (h) x 0.56 (d)

Table of Contents

How to Use This Book 6
Part 1 The Holistic Approach 9
Herbs and Health 10
Herbs in the Holistic Context 10
Healing the Whole Self 11
Herbs and the Environment 11
Wholeness and Prevention 12
Herbs to Prevent Disease 12
Tonics for the Systems of the Body 12
Helping the Body Cleanse Itself 14
Herbs and the Body's Defence System 16
Part 2 Practical Herbalism 19
Gathering Herbs 20
The Preparation of Herbs 22
Internal Remedies 22
External Remedies 28
The Chemistry of Herbs 32
The Action of Herbs 36
Fighting Off Invaders 40
Herbs for Infections and Infestations 42
Anti-Microbials 42
Diaphoretics (Febrifuges) 42
Anthelmintics (Vermifuges) 43
Treating Infections 44
Treating Infestations 44
A Therapeutic Index 46
Herbal Remedies in the Home 49
Part 3 The Herbal 51
Introducing The Herbal 52
The Herbal 53
Part 4 Systems of the Body 167
The Circulatory System 168
Prevention of Circulatory Disease 168
Herbs for the Heart and Circulation 170
Patterns of Circulatory Disease 172
The Lymphatic System 175
The Respiratory System 176
Prevention of Respiratory Disease 176
Herbs for the Respiratory System 178
Patterns of Respiratory Disease 179
Ears, Nose, Throat and Eyes 182
Herbs for Ears, Nose, Throat and Eyes 184
Patterns of Disease 184
The Digestive System 188
Prevention of Digestive Disease 189
Herbs for the Digestive System 190
Patterns of Digestive Disease 192
The Nervous System 202
Herbs for the Nervous System 203
Patterns of Nervous Disease 204
The Skin 212
Herbs for the Skin 213
Patterns of Skin Disease 214
The Musculo/Skeletal System 218
Herbs for the Musculo/Skeletal System 220
Patterns of Muscle and Bone Disease 222
The Glandular System 226
Herbs for the Glands 227
Patterns of Glandular Disease 228
The Reproductive System 230
Herbs for the Female Reproductive System 232
Patterns of Reproductive Disease 234
The Urinary System 240
Herbs for the Urinary System 241
Patterns of Urinary Disease 242
Part 4 Useful Information 245
When to Gather Herbs 246
Glossary 248
Further Reading and Useful Addresses 251
Index 252
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