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More than just a how-to book, Healing Herbs for Women is a handbook
of empowerment and knowledge that every woman should own. Herbs
have a long history of being used for medicinal purposes around the
world. But they are more than just health aides using herbs
nourishes a relationship with the earth as well as with one's own
body. In addition to outlining practical guidelines for planting
and harvesting, this book addresses healing completely in emotional
and psychological form, with a specific emphasis on each woman's
spiritual journey. Understanding and using herbs is both an art and
a science. By selecting herbs that address the needs of the whole
person, not just specific symptoms, you can restore the balance and
harmony of your physical and mental health. Healing Herbs for Women
provides instructions for practical day-to-day remedies, including
salves, tinctures, and teas, and advice for learning how to start
an organic garden, gather your herbs and flowers, and prepare them.
If you do not want or are unable to grow your own plants, there is
a resource list for sources of high-quality organic and
wild-harvested herbs. Whether you are new to herbs or a seasoned
gatherer, use this book to increase your connection with nature and
your soul.
This book is intended to aid the student studying Chinese Herbology
and preparing for the National Certification Commission for
Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (NCCAOM) in Chinese Herbology
module and California Acupuncture Licensing Examination. It is
highly recommended to be used to combine with my another book which
is Review and Pretest for NCCAOM and California Exams in Chinese
Herbology. I have been teaching Chinese Herbology and NCCAOM Board
Reivew class since 2009 in Acupuncture college in the US. This book
is basically the result of my teaching materials and experience. It
includes over 2700 practice questions in Chinese Herbology and is
intended to help the student prepare for general class exam and
Board licensing exam in Chinese Herbology.
Wildcraft Your Way to Wellness In Southeast Medicinal Plants,
herbalist CoreyPine Shane is your trusted guide to finding,
identifying, harvesting, and using 106 of the region's most
powerful wild plants. Readers will learn how to safely and
ethically forage, and how to use wild plants in herbal medicines,
including teas, tinctures, and salves. Plant profiles include
clear, color photographs, identification tips, medicinal uses and
herbal preparations, and harvesting suggestions. Lists of what to
forage for each season makes the guide useful year-round. Thorough,
comprehensive, and safe, this is a must-have for foragers,
naturalists, and herbalists in West Virginia, Virginia, Kentucky,
Tennessee, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Florida,
Alabama, Mississippi, Arkansas, and Louisiana.
A comprehensive and lushly photographed guide to growing and using
healing plants, including recipes, from the founder of the Chestnut
School of Herbal Medicine This is the ultimate reference for anyone
looking to bring the beauty and therapeutic properties of plants
into their garden, kitchen, and home apothecary. Both informative
and accessible, it covers how to plan your garden (including
container gardening for small spaces); essential information on
seed propagation, soil quality, and holistic gardening practices;
30 detailed profiles of must-know plants (including growing
information, medicinal properties, and how to use them);
foundational principles of herbalism; step-by-step photographic
tutorials for preparing botanical medicine and healing foods; and
70 recipes for teas, tinctures, oils, salves, syrups, and more.
Packed with sumptuous photography, this book will appeal to home
gardeners who want to branch out to culinary and medicinal herbs,
home cooks and those interested in natural wellness, and novice and
skillful herbalists alike.
Revised and updated: a fresh new look to this established best
seller, offering unique insights into this versatile and highly
effective technique in the physical therapists' toolbox. Muscle
Energy Techniques (METs) is a must for any student or practitioner
of physical therapy, osteopathy, physiotherapy, chiropractic, or
massage therapy. This practical guide, packed full of colour
photographs, fully illustrates the theory and practice of a range
muscle energy techniques. The book is broken in five parts. In Part
I, the author examines the theory and principles behind muscle
energy techniques, with chapters introducing the technique itself,
muscle imbalances, myofascial slings and core muscle relationships,
which leads neatly into the practice behind the technique. Parts II
to IV break down the technique into body areas, i.e., upper body,
lower body, trunk and pelvis, with clear descriptive explanations
of the techniques accompanied by colour photographs with
directional arrows showing the practitioner how to maximise the
benefits of the treatment. Clear drawings allow the reader to
understand the basic anatomy of each muscle. A concluding Part V
shows two applications of METs: self-lengthening techniques for the
shoulder complex and muscle weakness testing and the gluteals. The
complete guide for any student or practitioner of physical therapy
and related modalities, this is a book that you will refer to again
and again.
As an easily accessible companion to Raymond Perrin's The Perrin
Technique 2nd Edition, this handbook provides the basics of the why
and the how of the Perrin Technique so that ME/CFS and fibromyalgia
sufferers who are severely fatigued and unable to read - or even
hold - a 530 page book can still obtain the core information needed
to understand the importance of good neurolymphatic drainage to
health and to recovery. For a thorough understanding of the
structural and neuro-immunological problems that can lead to
myalgic encephalomyelitis, chronic fatigue syndrome and
fibromyalgia, the comprehensive book is essential but for those who
just want the basics - why they are ill, why they have the symptoms
they have and what they need to do to get better - the Concise
Perrin Technique offers illustrated, step-by-step guidance along
with answers to the FAQs that Dr Perrin has encountered over 30
years of treating ME/CFS with manual technique.
Learn the way of the forager and identify, harvest, and prepare
wild plants by season. Have you ever wondered what it would be like
to gather wild plants growing around you for your food and medicine
instead of a drugstore to treat a common ailment? The Forager's
Handbook is an essential guide for living this lifestyle
year-round. With more than forty years of experience in the world
of plants, forager Vickie Shufer empowers you to maintain and
improve your health by following the way of the forager. She
highlights plants that are available through each season and how to
use those plants for food and medicine. Sustainable harvesting and
preparation techniques are included as well as foraging ethics.
Other topics include: Forest bathing Plant cycles Preventive
medicine Simple recipes for edible and medicinal plants And so much
more Follow the seasons and harvest wild, edible, and medical
plants with The Forager's Handbook.
Discover the wisdom and magic of Appalachia through Mountain Magic,
an illustrated guide to the occult power of the hills and hollows.
The people of Appalachia and the American backwoods have a long and
deep magical tradition, one rooted in the power of place, land, and
nature. With a creativity and ingenuity born of necessity,
Appalachian witches built and sustained a wealth of magical
knowledge drawn from European, Native American, and African
American folk magic. Guided by expert witch and forager Rebecca
Beyer, you can explore the wisdom of this powerful place: Learn
medical and magical uses for common plants and herbs Meet the
traditional magical practitioners of Appalachia, from Blood
Stoppers to Water Witches Delve into a wealth of charms and curses,
from witchballs to love workings Follow the lore of the stars and
seasons to grow and thrive Some of the magic and culture you will
encounter in this enchanted guide include: Magical lore surrounding
the weather, seasons, and the movements of the moon and stars
Recipes for a tonic salad to move the blood in springtime and a
cleansing spicebush tea Profiles of the medicinal and magical
properties of some essential mountain plants, including ginseng,
blackberry, poke, sassafras, and mullein Charms to protect from
evil, including witch bottles, a holly twig charm, and the SATOR
ROTAS square With this beautifully illustrated guide, you can bring
the wisdom and magic of the backwoods to meet the challenges of
modern life, building a magical practice that's fueled by ancestral
traditions and the nourishing power of the natural world. The
Modern Folk Magic series offers accessible and engaging
introductions to folk magical traditions from a fresh, modern
perspective. Linking the current enthusiasm for magical practice
back to the deeply rooted magical traditions in the United States
and elsewhere, the titles in this series give depth and cultural
meaning to the practice of witchcraft. These beautiful books serve
as hands-on guides for learning and practicing folk magic, from
authors who are experts in these traditions. Check out the other
books in the series including Hoodoo Magic.
Discover 100 common medicinal plants and how to use them for
healing and self-care with this sumptuously illustrated guide.
Thanks to exceptional photographic plates showing detailed views of
all parts of the fresh plant, you will quickly learn to recognise
them when out foraging. For any plant lover or green witch, the
beautiful photographs make this book an absolute treasure. Discover
the fascinating history of these plants, their active components
and therapeutic properties, and learn how to prepare safe herbal
remedies including infusions, tinctures, oils and lotions. This
journey into plant-based wellbeing is guided by a respected
ethnobotanist and doctor of phytotherapy, meaning you can grow your
knowledge of this natural science with complete confidence. The
plants are ordered alphabetically, and each species has its own
dedicated page packed with information. The guide covers a huge
range of common plants, including almond, blackcurrant, borage,
caraway, chard, chicory, dandelion, fig, hazel, ivy, juniper,
nettle, poppy, cornflower, cowslip, oak, walnut, eucalyptus,
fennel, flax, nasturtium, heather, horse-chestnut, jasmine,
lavender, leek, mint, oregano, pomegranate, raspberry, rosemary,
St. John's-wort, watercress, thyme and yarrow. At the end of the
book, you'll find a small practical guide for budding herbalists,
featuring useful tips for picking and preserving plants while being
an environmentally responsible picker, ensuring you always show
respect to nature and its 'magical' healing powers. The healing
properties referenced for each plant are fully explained and
there's a glossary of botanical terms to ensure that everything is
clear for complete beginners. Use the two handy indexes at the end
of the book to search for plants by health benefit or by name,
making it quick and easy to find the perfect remedy for any
ailment, condition or illness. You'll find suggested treatments for
nausea, coughs, colds and flu, acne, burns, bites and sprains, as
well as ideas for pain relief, skincare and aids for digestion,
stress, sleep and more. This magnificent book will satisfy all your
curiosities about healing plants and become your essential
companion to herbal medicines and natural beauty products.
This is the first book on marma therapy published in the West. It
clearly describes the 107 main marma points in location, properties
and usage. It explains in detail how to treat them with many
methods including massage, aromas, herbs and yoga practices.
Ayurveda and Marma Therapy is an essential reference guide for all
students of Yoga, Ayurveda, massage or natural healing.
In August 2004, South Africa officially sought to legally recognize
the practice of traditional healers. Largely in response to the
HIV/AIDS pandemic, and limited both by the number of practitioners
and by patients' access to treatment, biomedical practitioners
looked toward the country's traditional healers as important agents
in the development of medical education and treatment. This
collaboration has not been easy. The two medical cultures embrace
different ideas about the body and the origin of illness, but they
do share a history of commercial and ideological competition and
different relations to state power. Healing Traditions: African
Medicine, Cultural Exchange, and Competition in South Africa,
1820-1948 provides a long-overdue historical perspective to these
interactions and an understanding that is vital for the development
of medical strategies to effectively deal with South Africa's
healthcare challenges. Between 1820 and 1948, traditional healers
in Natal, South Africa, transformed themselves from politically
powerful men and women who challenged colonial rule and law into
successful entrepreneurs who competed for turf and patients with
white biomedical doctors and pharmacists. Carefully crafted, well
written, and powerfully argued, Flint's analysis of the ways that
indigenous medical knowledge and therapeutic practices were forged,
contested, and transformed over two centuries is highly
illuminating, as is her demonstration that many "traditional"
practices changed over time. Her discussion of African and Indian
medical encounters opens up a whole new way of thinking about the
social basis of health and healing in South Africa.
Tune into the divine power of Goddess Magic, featuring a directory
of deities alongside 50 spells, altars, and exaltations to amplify
your highest vibes and attract fulfillment, success, friendship,
growth, love, and fortune. Goddesses, both new and old, will lend
their powers to those who seek their favor. Goddess Magic helps you
channel divine power while also helping you find your patron deity
of choice. Connect with your spiritual heritage and tap into the
powers of your ancestors and all the mystical beings around you.
This beautiful handbook contains well-known goddesses from the
ancient world famously claimed by witches throughout the ages as
well as other, less common ones, like catholic patron saints,
around whom specific spells and rituals have grown. Each goddess
rules over her domain, protecting and inspiring those who seek her
favor with traditional rituals and spells praising her. Her
symbols, favorite offerings, and favored forms of worship are all
explained in the same illustrated and informative way as the
previous books in the series. Here is but a taste of the powerful
patrons you can learn about: HECATE is the Greek goddess of
witchcraft and divination. Her roman counterpart is called TRIVIA
and both accept offerings at crossroads. She transmits good news of
the future, resides as a patron deity over divination spells. She's
an excellent guide for new ventures and is a powerful guardian.
KAMALA is an incarnation of the Hindu goddess Lakshmi, the goddess
of wealth and creativity. Invoke her to bring creative skills so
that you can fill your life with pleasure and wealth of every kind
by offerings of rice and ghee. MARIE LAVEAU may be the most
influential American practitioner of the magical arts. The
notorious Voudou Queen of New Orleans dispensed charms and potions
(even saving several condemned men from the gallows), told
fortunes, and healed the sick. SAINT LUCIA is the bearer of light
in the darkness of winter. She is the patron saint of the blind,
authors, cutlers, glaziers, laborers, martyrs, peasants, saddlers,
salesmen, and stained glass workers. YEMAYA is the Yoruba Orisha or
Goddess of the living Ocean, considered the mother of all. She is
the source of all the waters, including the rivers of western
Africa, especially the River Ogun. She is associated with the
Orisha Olokin (Who is variously described as female, male, or
hermaphrodite), Who represents the depths of the Ocean and the
unconscious, and together They form a balance. She is the sister
and wife of Aganju, the God of the soil, and the mother of Oya,
Goddess of the winds. The Mystical Handbook series from Wellfleet
takes you on a magical journey through the wonderful world of
spellcraft and spellcasting. Explore a new practice with each
volume and learn how to incorporate spells, rituals, blessings, and
cleansings into your daily routine. These portable companions
feature beautiful foil-detail covers and color-saturated interiors
on a premium paper blend. Other titles in the series include:
Witchcraft, Moon Magic, Love Spells, Knot Magic, Superstitions,
House Magic, and Herbal Magic.
Featured here is a modern translation of a medieval herbal, with a
study showing how this technical treatise on herbs was turned into
a literary curiosity in the nineteenth century. The contours of
this second edition replicate the first; however, it has been
revised and updated throughout to reflect new scholarship and new
findings. New information is presented on Oswald Cockayne, the
nineteenth-century philologist who first translated the Old English
medical texts for the modern world. Here the medieval text is read
as an example of technical writing (i.e., intended to convey
instructions/information), not as literature. The audience it was
originally aimed at would know how to diagnose and treat medical
conditions and knew or was learning how to follow its instructions.
For that reason, while working on the translation, specialists in
relevant fields were asked to shed light on its terse wording, for
example, herbalists and physicians. Unlike many current studies,
this work discusses the Herbarium and other medical texts in Old
English as part of a tradition developed throughout early-medieval
Europe associated with monasteries and their libraries. The book is
intended for scholars in cross-cultural fields; that is, with roots
in one field and branches in several, such as nineteenth-century or
medieval studies, for historians of herbalism, medicine, pharmacy,
botany, and of the Western Middle Ages, broadly and inclusively
defined, and for readers interested in the history of herbalism and
medicine.
This book examines depression as a widely diagnosed and treated
common mental disorder in India and offers a significant
ethnographic study of the application of a traditional Indian
medical system (Ayurveda) to the very modern problem of depression.
Based on over a year of fieldwork, it investigates the Ayurvedic
response to the burden of depression in the Indian state of Kerala
as one of the key processes of the local appropriation or
glocalization of depression. More broadly, Lang considers: What
happens with the category of depression when it leaves the West and
travels to South Asia? How is depression appropriated in a South
Asian society characterized by medical pluralism? She explores on
the level of ideas, institutions and materialities how depression
interacts with and changes local worlds, clinical practice and
knowledge and subjectivities. As depression travels from 'the West'
to South India, its ontology, Lang argues, multiplies and thus
leads to what she calls 'depression multiple'.
The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils offers a practical approach
to understanding the chemical functional groups and pharmacological
actions of essential oils.Incorporating up to date research
findings, The Chemistry of Aromatherapeutic Oils takes you, step by
step, through the fundamental chemistry of aromatherapy and
explains the powerful effects of essential oils on the body at a
molecular level.Including:* Useful chemical diagrams and easy to
follow explanations* Essential oil extraction methods and
techniques for quality control* Reference charts of the effects of
essential oils on pharmacological targets and the major compounds
of 89 essential oilsThis book helps to make sense of the chemistry
of aromatherapy for those who need to understand the science and
efficacy of this healing art. Ideal for students and practitioners
of holistic therapies, this book will also appeal to nurses,
doctors, pharmacists and other allied health practitioners.
Are you one of the millions of people searching for natural ways to
improve yourself and eliminate bad habits? Hypnosis is a highly
effective tool for behavior modification-and this practical and
inspiring handbook will show you how to begin today to use hypnosis
to change your life.
Hypnosis For Change provides simple, step-by-step details to help
you harness the power of your own mind. You'll learn about the
different trance states, the effective use of treatment scripts for
either self-hypnosis or the hypnosis of others, and the best use of
these techniques to bring you success.
"From the Paperback edition."
Biomedical Science Chinese herbal medicine represents complementary
or adjunctive therapies that often can improve the efficacy of
Western medicine to achieve the pharmacological effects, especially
in cancer treatment. However, the combination of herbs with
therapeutic drugs can raise potential health risk. Building a
bridge between Western medicine and herbal medicines, Active
Phytochemicals from Chinese Herbal Medicines: Anti-Cancer
Activities and Mechanisms gives you useful information on how
integrated medicines can work for cancer therapy. It discusses the
therapeutic uses of phytochemicals, adverse effects, and
interactions with (Western) cancer drugs. The author takes a unique
approach to integrated pharmacology of herbal medicines, examining
the development of phytochemicals and their mechanisms of action in
the context of the cancers and diseases they are used to treat. He
covers biologic action of the active phytochemicals at the
molecular, cellular, and organ levels. The book covers the
principles of the interaction of phytochemicals and the related
drug actions. It also addresses the common pathways affecting
cancer development before discussing the phytochemical classes and
specific phytochemicals that have been recently reported in journal
papers for the management of cancer and other diseases.
Highlighting the increasingly important aspects of pharmacology,
including health benefit and drawbacks of phytochemicals, the book
presents the relevant background of the biochemistry of the cancer.
It includes illustrations and tables with adverse reactions that
highlight important issues related to phytochemical actions. These
features and more make the book a useful reference on
phytochemicals obtained from herbal medicines. It blends coverage
of fundamental mechanisms of anti-cancer action and the use of
phytochemicals to manage cancers and other human diseases, allowing
you to explore how herbal medicines can enhance conventional
protocols.
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