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Books > Medicine > Complementary medicine > Traditional medicine & remedies > General
Reconnect. Restore. Reciprocate. Repairing landscapes and
reconnecting us to the wild plant communities around us.
Integrating restoration practices, foraging, herbalism, rewilding,
and permaculture, Wild Plant Culture is a comprehensive guide to
the ecological restoration of native edible and medicinal plant
communities in Eastern North America. Blending science, practice,
and traditional knowledge, it makes bold connections that are
actionable, innovative, and ecologically imperative for repairing
both degraded landscapes and our broken cultural relationship with
nature. Coverage includes: Understanding and engaging in mutually
beneficial human-plant connections Techniques for observing the
land's existing and potential plant communities Baseline
monitoring, site preparation, seeding, planting, and maintaining
restored areas Botanical fieldwork restoration stories and examples
Detailed profiles of 209 native plants and their uses. Both a
practical guide and an evocative read that will transport you deep
into the natural landscape, Wild Plant Culture is an essential
toolkit for gardeners, farmers, and ecological restoration
practitioners, highlighting the important role humans play in
tending and mending native plant communities.
In this second "Earthwise Herbal" ('herbal', as defined by
Merriam-Webster, is 'a book about plants especially with reference
to their medicinal properties') Matthew Wood, an expert herbalist
who has used medicinal herbs in tens of thousands of cases over a
twenty-five-year career, provides detailed descriptions of New
World (North American) herbs and their uses. The first volume of
this two-volume set, "The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old
World Medicinal Plants", was published by North Atlantic Books in
May 2008. Organized as a material medica (names and descriptions of
herbs/plants are listed alphabetically), the book explains the use
of the whole plant - not just 'active ingredients' - in the
treatment of the whole person and describes symptoms and conditions
that the plants have been successful in treating (digestive
ailments, headaches, high blood pressure, asthma, skin rashes, and
allergies, to name a few). Wood, one of very few writers who has
systematically studied ancient and traditional herbal literature,
rather than the occasional text, takes a historical view and
presents information in a thoughtful, engaging, non-technical
style. In addition, he provides remarkable case studies as well as
insight into the 'logic' of each plant - its current usage, past
usage, pharmacological constituents, and other elements that
together produce a comprehensive portrait of the plant.
"It has been an honor to be associated with David Dalton's work for
many years, witnessing his skills as a healer and teacher.... David
combines an extraordinary passion for both plants and people."
-Patricia Kaminski, director of The Flower Essence Society, Nevada
City, California "This is an outstanding resource.... David writes
from his rich experience as a therapist and flower essence
practitioner in presenting each flower portrait with clarity and
fullness. I am especially grateful for the way David has moved
beyond descriptions and indications to more fully develop the true
character of each essence and the personality traits of those who
could benefit from each of these 'stars.'" -Kate Gilday, herbalist,
Woodland Essence, Cold Brook, New York "David Dalton has made an
inestimable contribution to the study and use of flower essences.
His work deepens the understanding of the particular energetics of
flowers, as well as providing a system of diagnosis and use.
Attention especially to herbalists and lovers of the plant world:
in Stars of the Meadow, you will re-meet many medicine plants you
are familiar with in a new and profound way." -Claudia Keel,
Earthflower Herbals Flower essences are liquid, energetic remedies
derived from living flowers. They bring the natural dynamic energy
of the plant directly into the human electro-system, where they
work to bring about movement toward health and balance. Because of
their energetic and living quality, they work directly and deeply
in the emotional system, assisting in the release of early wounds
and trauma. These suppressed imprints are considered to be a main
causes of many types of diseases or imbalances today. Flower
essences are a perfect complement to many of today's health
practices. They enhance the effects of energy work, physical
therapy, acupuncture, psychotherapy, cranial-sacral work, massage,
aroma therapy and many other forms of healing and treatment. Flower
essences are safe, natural, and non-toxic. Continuing the work of
Edward Bach, Stars of the Meadow looks deeply into the relationship
between health and the human personality. David Dalton takes us on
a thorough and soulful exploration of how to use more than forty
medicinal herbs as flower essences, portraying each flower in a way
that is both substantive and inspired. Each description is
organized to present a picture of how the flower essence affects
the adult personality as it has been formed through life, and
describes its direct clinical effects on children and animals.
Dalton also connects different types of flowers-based on the number
and arrangement of petals as well as associated colors and
qualities-to the system of human chakras, or energy centers. This
innovative approach allows the reader to discover new ways to
employ flower essences to focus on specific areas of one's being,
from the most physical to the highest levels, allowing a kind of
flexibility rarely found in any single system of healing. Stars of
the Meadow is a valuable guide not only for those who are new to
flower essences, but also for seasoned herbalists who wish to
deepen their knowledge of this effective method of healing body,
mind, and soul.
Best-selling author and herbalist Stephanie L. Tourles offers
reliable guidance on using essential oils effectively and safely.
This friendly, accessible introduction to the 25 most versatile
oils for health and wellness highlights the key characteristics of
lavender, chamomile, eucalyptus, lemon, peppermint, rosemary, tea
tree, and other popular oils. You'll learn how to blend and apply
these highly concentrated aromatherapy oils for use from head to
toe. The 100 recipes - including Tranquil Demeanor Balm, Super
Herbal Antibacterial Drops, Sunburn Rescue Spray, Sore Muscle Bath
Salts, and Dream Weaver's Relaxing Rub - offer fragrant, natural
ways to enhance well-being and promote healing.
Poison Prescriptions is a stunningly illustrated grimoire of some
of the most notorious plants: henbane, datura, belladonna, among
others. It is also a practical guide to plant magic, medicine and
ritual, offering advice to professional and home herbalists, to
those interested in forgotten lore and the old ways, and to all
those who wish to reclaim control of their own wellbeing. This book
urges the resurrection of the ancient tradition of using these
witching herbs in ritual and medicine. Now is the time to relink
magic and medicine in the context of modern herbalism and
contemporary witchcraft. Discover: Safe ways of interacting with
the witching herbs to usher in wellbeing and healing. Practical
activities ranging from meditations and folklore writing to wreath
making and beer brewing. Step-by-step instructions to creating the
powerful witches' Flying Ointment and using it in ritual, sex magic
and lucid dreaming.
Herbs are hot! And in Making Love Potions, bestselling author
Stephanie L. Tourles shows you how to bring that heat into your
bedroom. Tourles playfully presents 64 easy recipes for natural
body oils, balms, tonics, bath blends, and sweet treats to share
with your special someone. This celebration of life and pleasure
arouses the senses with such irresistible recipes as "Come Hither"
Body Powder, Cocoa-Chai "Kiss 'n' Make Up" Lip Butter, and Vanilla
Intrigue Massage Oil. Most recipes use simple, common ingredients,
making them both simple and quick to prepare. With beautiful
illustrations and engaging explanations of the power that herbs,
flowers, and natural oils have over our physical bodies, Making
Love Potions is the perfect gift for herb lovers -- and all lovers
-- everywhere.
"Seven Peppercorns" covers the vast scope of traditional Thai
medicine practices including: Thai element theory, physical
therapies, medical Buddhism, herbal medicine for massage,
divinatory practices, and spirit medicine; all held within the
context of a Thai bodyworker's instructional manual. This is not
another step-by-step Thai massage photographic sequence book, but
rather an in-depth training in the theory behind the steps, with
instruction in a wide range of esoteric Thai physical therapies
designed to bring practical understanding of Thai bodywork as it is
practiced by traditional doctors in Thailand. "Seven Peppercorns"
is divided into twelve main segments; each segment containing
several chapters. The organizational flow takes the reader from
introduction, overview and history, through an understanding of
Thai anatomy, including element, point, and sen line theory, to
instruction in Thai diagnosis, actual physical manipulations and
practical application of the shamanistic and Buddhist components of
traditional Thai medicine as it applies to bodywork; all in an
easy-to-follow well organized format. Included in this guide are
Thai self care practices and exercises as well as treatment
guidelines for specific disorders. "Seven Peppercorns" serves as
both an instruction manual and a reference book fully annotated
with appendixes, notes, glossary, bibliography and index. The
straightforward academic informational writing is gentled with
moments of conversational author-to-reader comments (often
humorous), and peppered with short personal narrative stories that
bring the reader into the sensory tapestry of Thailand. It is
intended as a stand alone manual, or as a text book for Thai
massage instructors to use in classes.
Cannabis for Seniors is written for independent seniors looking for
ways to manage their everyday health concerns without resorting to
powerful, habit-forming, potentially dangerous medications. It is
also written for younger family members who care for seniors or
simply "keep an eye on" a mother or father who is aging and needs a
little help managing physical ailments and mental challenges.
Cannabis for Seniors reviews the latest scientific research
regarding the health effects of marijuana and the effectiveness of
various cannabis strains for managing specific health conditions.
It also presents anecdotal reports on cannabis use by seniors -- so
readers can learn about people "just like them" who have tried
medical marijuana and had good results. The book addresses the
myths and worries that many seniors have about marijuana use
showing which concerns are founded in fact and which are simply
based on inadequate or partial information. It discusses various
methods of administering medical marijuana, explaining which
conditions are best handled by smoking, eating, or using skin
patches containing active medicinal cannabis components. It deals
in detail with the major conditions that cannabis can help: * Sleep
issues * Depression * Alzheimer's disease * Chronic pain * Anxiety
* Digestive disorders * Cancer * Glaucoma * Multiple sclerosis *
Parkinson's disease * Concussions * Stroke * and many more For each
condition, Cannabis for Seniors explains the scientific research
and personal anecdotes supporting use of medical marijuana --
helping seniors decide for themselves, or with the help of a
caregiver, how best to cope with their personal health situations.
Cannabis for Seniors also discusses social elements of life that
are facilitated by marijuana. Research shows that seniors who
remain connected to friends, family members and community live
longer, happier and healthier lives. The book shows how medical
marijuana can help with these important social connections.
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