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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set
that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for
herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals.
Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and
her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range of herbal
formulas. Organized by body system, each volume includes hundreds
of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas
that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations,
including Dr. Stansbury's own formulas, formulas from herbal
folklore, and formulas from Traditional Chinese Medicine. For each
formula, Dr. Stansbury offers a brief explanation of how the
selected herbs address the specific condition. The book offers many
sidebars and user-friendly lists-helping readers quickly choose
which herbs are best for specific presentations-and details
traditional uses of both western herbs and traditional Asian herbs
and formulas that are readily available in the United States.
Volume 2 focuses on circulation and respiration, offering formulas
and supporting information for treating a wide range of vascular,
pulmonary, and respiratory conditions, including angina, coronary
artery disease, hypertension, congestive heart failure, Reynaud's
syndrome, anemia, coughs, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, and
emphysema. Each chapter includes a materia medica section that
describes individual herbs with tips on their properties, modes of
action, and the specific symptoms each plant best addresses. These
formularies are also a tutorial for budding herbalists on the
sophisticated art of fine-tuning the precision of an herbal formula
for the constitution and overall health condition of an individual
patient, rather than a basic diagnosis. The text aims to teach via
example, helping clinicians develop their own intuition and ability
to create effective herbal formulas. Volume 1 (Digestion and
Elimination) debuted the set in February 2018. Volume 3
(Endocrinology) will be published in May 2019. Volumes 4
(Neurology, Pyschiatry, and Pain Management) and 5 (Immunology,
Orthopedics, and Otolarnygology) will be published in 2020.
Acupuncture Treatment for Musculoskeletal Pain covers the basics of
acupuncture theory and explains the precepts of Eastern medicine.
The text is written for orthopaedic surgeons, anesthesiologists and
rehabilitation medicine specialists, and will aid them in their
diagnosis and treatment of musculoskeletal pain -- both acute and
chronic -- as well as arthritis. Readers of the text will progress
on a journey through healing that will serve as a useful adjunct to
the procedures and medications currently in use. The author breaks
the subject down into three sections: Basics of Acupuncture,
Acupuncture Treatment of the Muscoloskeletal Acupuncture Points and
Indications, and Special Techniques.
In this indispensable new resource both for the home apothecary and
clinical practitioners, a celebrated herbalist brings alive the
elemental relationships among traditional healing practices,
ecological stewardship and essential plant medicines. By honouring
ancient wisdom and presenting it in an innovative way, Energetic
Herbalism is a profound and practical guide to family and community
care for those seeking to move beyond symptom relief and into a
truly holistic framework of health. Throughout, author Kat Maier
invites readers to explore their personal relationships with plants
and their environs as they discover diverse models of healing.
Inside Energetic Herbalism, you'll find: The elements and patterns
of Ayurvedic doshas for greater self-awareness as well as positive
lifestyle choices The relationship of well-being to the seasons
through the brilliant lens of Chinese Five Element Theory and how
our emotional health is beautifully expressed through the Elements
The roots and evolution of Vitalism, the traditional Western system
of energetic medicine How to assess imbalances in the body using
the elegant and intuitive vocabulary of the six tissue states, an
emerging tool in Western herbalism The senses as the main tools for
navigating through energetic herbalism A deep appreciation of the
wisdom of indigenous peoples, which is the foundation of sacred
plant traditions Through the rich herbal tradition of storytelling,
Maier seamlessly blends theory and practice with her
experience-tested herbal remedies and healing protocols. Maier
stresses the critical message of how to address the challenge of
threatened medicinal plant populations, offering practical and
inspiriting methods for ensuring their survival. Many herbals boast
a materia medica of more than 100 herbs, but in keeping with an
emphasis on sustainable practice, Maier instead focuses in depth on
25 essential medicinal herbs that can be grown in most temperate
climates and soils, including: Dandelion Ashwagandha (Indian
Ginseng) Goldenseal Burdock Calendula Echinacea Goldenrod Whether
you are a seasoned clinical herbalist, an herbalist-in-training or
simply someone seeking to provide the best natural health care for
your family, this book is a source of inspiration, insight and
answers you will return to again and again.
This book is a practical guide to the evidence-based medicine (EBM)
research methods that are applicable to Chinese medicine (CM). It
includes 3 parts: clinical research, healthcare data research and
laboratory research. In each chapter, it explains how to acquire,
analyze and evaluate a specific kind of CM research result. Authors
exemplify the most important methods with successful cases in
transforming reliable data into new knowledge of CM. This book
emphasizes the requirements for CM researchers to design and
conduct CM studies by following the best available principles,
standards and guidelines.
The intriguing tales of the plants that have been used to heal and
cure our bodies, brought to life with beautifully surreal
illustrations from Alice Smith. Since the dawn of time, people have
used plants as remedies, to both positive and deadly effect. These
herbal treatments have become enshrined in folklore, in old wives'
tales and in the curious names we have given local species. Many
have also found their way into modern medicine cabinets - but not
always in the form you would expect. This book imagines a physick
garden of healing plants that have been used across the globe by
different generations. But were Italian Renaissance women dicing
with death when they dropped belladonna in their eyes? Can comfrey
really be used to heal broken bones? And can St John's Wort scare
away more than bad spirits? Taking you around the body, from the
brain to the bowels, The Physick Garden introduces 80 plants with
curious medicinal pasts. With striking illustrations and lively
tales, this book will show thatsometimes there is method in the
madness.
How functional medicine leverages systems biology and epigenetic
science to treat the microbiome and reverse chronic disease. Each
body is a system within a system--an ecology within the larger
context of social, political, economic, cultural, and environmental
factors. This is one of the lessons of epigenetics, whereby
structural inequalities are literally encoded in our genes. But our
ecological embeddedness extends beyond DNA, for each body also
teems with trillions of bacteria, yeast, and fungi, all of them
imprints of our individual milieus. Nested Ecologies asks what it
would mean to take seriously our microbial being, given that our
internal ecologies are shaped by inequalities embedded in our
physical and social environments. Further, Rosalynn Vega argues
that health practices focused on patients' unique biology
inadvertently reiterate systemic inequities. In particular,
functional medicine--which attempts to heal chronic disease by
leveraging epigenetic science and treating individual
microbiomes--reduces illness to problems of "lifestyle,"
principally diet, while neglecting the inability of poor people to
access nutrition. Functional medicine thus undermines its own
critique of the economics of health care. Drawing on novel digital
ethnographies and reflecting on her own experience of chronic
illness, Vega challenges us to rethink not only the determinants of
well-being but also what it is to be human.
Globally, natural medicine has been considered as an important
alternative to modern allopathic medicine. Although natural
medicines are popular in society, only limited medicinal herbs have
been scientifically evaluated for their potential in medical
treatment. This book connects various aspects of the complex
journey from traditional medicine to modern medicine. It provides
information on topics including global regulations and regulatory
hurdles, diverse nutritional challenges and potential health
benefits, novel food innovations especially seed-to-clinic
approaches, and future trends. FEATURES * Provides information on
sustainable use of natural products in the development of new drugs
and clinically validated herbal remedies * Discusses issues on
evaluation and clinical aspects of herbal medicine, promotion and
development, safety evaluation, metabolite profiling, biomarker
analysis, formulation, and stability testing * Describes
traditional uses of natural medicine through identification,
isolation and structural characterization of their active
components * Elucidates mechanisms of biological action, adverse
effects and identification of their molecular targets of natural
medicine * Multidisciplinary appeal including chemistry,
pharmacology, pharmacognosy and cell and molecular biology, as well
as integration with clinical medicine This book serves as an
essential guide for individuals researching natural medicines, and
industry employees in areas including drug development,
pharmacology, natural products chemistry, clinical efficacy,
ethnopharmacology, pharmacognosy, phytotherapy, phyto-technology
and herbal science.
Psoriasis is a life-long chronic autoimmune disease characterized
by thick scaly skin lesions and often associated with severe
arthritis. In psoriasis, lesions skin cells, keratinocytes, grow
too quickly, resulting in thick, white, silvery or red patches on
skin. Normal skin cells grow gradually and flake off about every
four weeks, but psoriasis causes new skin cells to move rapidly to
the surface of the skin in days rather than weeks. Psoriasis
symptoms often appear on the elbows, scalp, feet, knees, hands, or
lower back, or as flaking or patches on the skin. It is most common
in adults, but teenagers and children can also suffer from
psoriasis. Psoriasis is not only a skin condition; it is a chronic
disease of the immune system. Chronic psoriasis is associated with
other health conditions such as psoriatic arthritis, several
inflammatory disorders, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular
disease. This book provides extensive coverage of psoriasis and
psoriatic arthritis. It features information on epidemiology and
etiology of psoriasis, pathogenesis, genetics of psoriasis,
clinical manifestations, and treatment options using cutting-edge
drugs including adalimumab and tofacitinib. Natural phytochemicals
and nutraceuticals have demonstrated efficacy in ameliorating
psoriasis. The book dedicates comprehensive coverage of
nutraceutical therapeutic options including antioxidants, bioactive
peptides, carotenoids, alpha lipoic acid, curcumin, and whey
protein. These inexpensive natural therapeutics are not associated
with any known adverse side effects.
Syzygium is a well-known source of the globally traded clove as
well as the widely cultivated jambolan, water apple, rose apple,
wax apple, mountain apple, and several other underutilized species.
These plants have multiple uses as edible fruits, medicine, spice,
food colorants, and flavorings. The Genus Syzygium: Syzygium cumini
and Other Underutilized Species provides an updated, comprehensive
account of S. cumini and other underutilized species from a
multidisciplinary perspective. This book covers all relevant
aspects including the botany, systematics, phylogeny, life history,
traditional medicinal uses, phytochemical constituents,
pharmacology, pharmacopeia standards, horticulture, genetic
resource conservation, biocontrol, and bioremediation values. It
demonstrates how Syzygium cumini and other underutilized species
hold great prospect for global pharmaceutical and horticultural
trade. The Genus Syzygium will serve as the standard reference for
a broad range of researchers interested in the various uses of S.
cumini and eight underutilized Indo-Malaysian and Australasian
species of Syzygium.
This is a handbook of 50 quick-fix tips to relieve symptoms such as
congestion, coughs, sore throats, headaches and stuffiness. It
describes how to make your own therapeutic drinks, gargles, syrups,
lotions, balms, tinctures and tonics; all based on natural
ingredients. It discusses the many vitamins, minerals, herbs and
spices that help to build resistance and fight infection in the
body. It offers ideas for healthy eating and tips on which foods
are best avoided. You can choose from the recommended medicinal
spices and learn about the best immunity-boosting foods. Every year
many of us get at least one or two colds, and every winter, flu and
similar viruses affect large numbers of the population. It is all
too tempting to reach for over-the-counter drugs in order to ease
symptoms such as headaches, stuffiness and sore throats. Give your
body a break by trying some of the safe and natural tips provided
here. This useful book is a handy, dip-into guide to treating the
symptoms of a cold. Some of the remedies are simple and fun to try;
they range from a restorative and revitalizing mustard foot bath,
and a lavender and eucalyptus rub to ease congestion and aid sleep,
to amethyst healing to realign your aura, and meditation and
visualization to tap into the power of the mind to bring healing
and wellbeing to the body.
Author Leigh Joseph, an ethnobotanist and a member of the Squamish
Nation, provides a beautifully illustrated essential introduction
to Indigenous plant knowledge. Plants can be a great source of
healing as well as nourishment, and the practice of growing and
harvesting from trees, flowering herbs, and other plants is a
powerful way to become more connected to the land. The Indigenous
Peoples of North America have long traditions of using native
plants as medicine as well as for food. Held by the Land honors and
shares some of these traditions, offering a guide to: Harvesting
herbs and other plants and using them topically North American
plants that can treat common ailments, add nutrition to your diet,
become part of your beauty regime, and more Stories and traditions
about native plants from the author's Squamish culture Using plant
knowledge to strengthen your connection to the land you live on
Early chapters will introduce you to responsible ways to identify
and harvest plants in your area and teach you how to grow a deeper
connection with the land you live on through plants. In the plant
profiles section, common plants are introduced with illustrations
and information on their characteristics, range, how to grow and/or
harvest them, and how to use them topically and as food. Special
features offer recipes for food and beauty products along with
stories and traditions around the plants. This beautiful,
full-color guide to Indigenous plants will give you new insights
into the power of everyday plants.
Everything you need to know about plant medicine: the history, how
it works, how to grow, gather and prepare herbs, and how to use
them to create a herbal prescription. Herbal medicines have been
used for many centuries to treat illnesses and restore health, and
today herbalism still remains the most widely-practised form of
medicine around the world. Written by a leading medical herbalist,
this new revised edition of The Complete Herbal Tutor provides
in-depth knowledge of the practice and theory of herbal medicine.
The illustrated materia medica contains over 150 herbs, with
thorough descriptions of their properties and active ingredients.
There is also a clear explanation of how herbs can be used to treat
each of the body's systems, with advice on using remedies for
healing a range of specific conditions. This revised edition of
Anne McIntyre's popular classic will be invaluable to all
herbalists and students of herbal medicine. It is beautifully
illustrated with a series of colour photographs, many taken by the
author in her own garden.
Melatonin is a powerful hormone and antioxidant with numerous
effects on the metabolism and the health of humans. Available as a
dietary supplement in the United States since 1993, it is one of
the most popular over-the-counter alternative remedies available.
Comprising contributions from researchers who have studied the role
of melatonin in various disease and physiological states, Melatonin
in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition provides a wide variety
of expert reviews on the biology of melatonin relevant to health.
Beginning with a history of melatonin and its relation to circadian
rhythms, the book examines its use in a host of applications,
including: Gut motility and gastrointestinal diseases Anesthesia
and surgery Bone health Breast cancer Cardiovascular diseases
Diabetes Age-related macular degeneration and uveitis Melanoma,
solar skin damage, and collagen synthesis The prevention of DNA
damage Mental disorders, sleep, and issues related to jet lag and
shift work The data gathered from a large number of carefully
controlled animal and human studies have clearly implicated
melatonin in the control mechanisms of a wide variety of
physiological and psychological activities, making it a potent
candidate for therapeutic use in the treatment of a diverse range
of diseases. This volume demonstrates that continued studies of
this molecule raise the exciting prospect of providing new avenues
of treating numerous diseases more effectively and with less
side-effects than those found in conventional treatment modalities.
Conventional medicine focuses on the body's physical symptoms. But
more and more patients are questioning the limitations of this
approach and are exploring holistic approaches, such as
anthroposophic medicine, which also addresses the human soul -- our
individual thinking, will and feelings -- and the human spirit, our
self-awareness and essence. Anthroposophic medicine is an extension
of, not a replacement to, conventional medicine. This comprehensive
book introduces and explores the philosophy and practice of
anthroposophic medicine, which is based on principles developed by
Rudolf Steiner. It discusses many alternative therapies and areas
of health including artistic therapies, massage, childhood
illnesses, cancer and psychiatry. Healing for Body, Soul and Spirit
will inform and engage a general reader, with no medical
background, who is interested in alternative and holistic
approaches to human health.
Mushrooms have been used as medicine for thousands of years and
their value in boosting immunity, improving memory, and even
fighting cancer is being recognised and documented in scientific
research. Christopher Hobbs, a mycologist and herbalist at the
forefront of contemporary research, profiles the most powerful
medicinal mushrooms and explains the nutritional and medicinal
compounds in each one. Detailed instructions cover how to select,
store, and prepare each variety for use. Whether readers are
growing or foraging their own mushrooms, or sourcing them from a
local provider, this essential handbook will guide them in making
health-boosting medicine.
A simple, go-to guide to treating chronic pain with trigger point
therapy for physical therapists, bodyworkers, and patients From the
bestselling author of The Concise Book of Trigger Points This
pocket-sized guide covers practical information about the trigger
points-the painful knots that can form in tissues like muscles and
fascia-that are central to addressing acute and chronic pain with
massage, bodywork, and physical therapy. Full-color illustrations
and charts help practitioners, students, and patients identify
trigger points and address referred pain patterns with ease. The
first chapter introduces relevant information on fascia and
myofascial meridians and provides an overview of trigger point
symptoms, classification, and formation. Subsequent chapters are
organized by muscle group and feature concise-yet
comprehensive-sections on each of the main skeletal muscles and
their trigger points. Common conditions, such as headaches and back
pain, are explored for all of the muscle groups, including the
muscles of the: * Face, head, and neck * Trunk and spine * Shoulder
and arm * Forearm and hand * Hip and thigh * Leg and foot Written
in clear, accessible language, this essential guide offers a wealth
of knowledge to the lay reader, the student, or the practitioner.
Dissociation, Mindfulness, and Creative Meditations explores the
potential of mindfulness and explains why this level of
developmental human achievement is so precarious within traumatic
stress, especially traumatic dissociation. Chapters discuss the
connection and disconnection between mindfulness and dissociative
disorders and highlight the importance of gently creating a
mindfulness practice for traumatized individuals. Readers will
learn how to exercise the part of the brain that is responsible for
mindfulness and how to regulate the part that is responsible for
dissociation, and they'll come away from the book with tips that
will help even the most dissociative client to reap the benefits of
mindfulness practices.
Fully updated to reflect the nutritional needs of the '80s, this
new edition of the classic guide to herbal medicine, natural foods
and home remedies underscores the fundamental principle that true
healing consists of a return to natural habits of living.
Recent global cancer statistical data has clearly indicated that
prostate cancer is currently the second most frequently diagnosed
cancer (at 15% of all male cancers) and globally the sixth leading
cause of cancer death in males. This book is a summary of prostate
cancer, covering its incidence, epidemiology, and current treatment
options. It also serves as an up-to-date review of the status of
currently available alternative and complementary medicines for
treating prostate cancer, including various plant extracts, herbal
formulations, natural products, yoga, acupuncture, Ayurveda,
homeopathy, and Siddha medicines used in prostate cancer therapy.
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