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Spagyrics - The Alchemical Preparation Of Medical Essences, Tinctures, And Elixirs (Paperback, 3rd Edition, New Edition of The... Spagyrics - The Alchemical Preparation Of Medical Essences, Tinctures, And Elixirs (Paperback, 3rd Edition, New Edition of The Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy)
Manfred M. Junius
R517 R435 Discovery Miles 4 350 Save R82 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

HERBS / ALCHEMY "Simply put, this is a classic text on plant alchemy, or spagyrics, for the modern practitioner. . . . Anyone serious about learning alchemy needs to have a copy." --Mark Stavish, director of the Institute of Hermetic Studies and author of The Path of AlchemyThe practice of spagyrics is the application of ancient alchemical working methods in the preparation of tinctures, essences, and other products from medicinal plants. While ordinary tinctures and infusions use only a part of the great curative potential of plants, spagyric methods "open" medicinal plants completely to reveal their more powerful healing properties. Drawing on the rich imagery and symbolism of ancient source materials, Manfred M. Junius describes these methods in great detail, showing readers how to prepare plant remedies alchemically for their own use as well as imparting a knowledge of the ideological world in which alchemistic and hermetic thought flowered. Spagyrics includes the Plant Magistery of Paracelsus and the Life Elixir recipe of Andreas Libavius among its historic techniques as well as a wealth of scientific information that demonstrates the greater efficacy of alchemical methods of plant essence extraction. This classic source text preserves the nearly forgotten but highly valuable methods of this true hermetic art for preparing natural remedies.MANFRED M. JUNIUS (1929-2004) was a professor of biology at the University of Calcutta and later served as the production manager for spagyrics for Australerba Laboratories in Australia. He was also head of the Australian School of Ayurveda in Adelaide, Australia. His Western alchemical knowledge was obtained through many years of personalinstruction from Augusto Pincaldi in Switzerland.

Natural Compresses and Poultices - Safe and Simple Folk Medicine Treatments for 70 Common Conditions (Paperback): Christopher... Natural Compresses and Poultices - Safe and Simple Folk Medicine Treatments for 70 Common Conditions (Paperback)
Christopher Vasey 1
R387 R320 Discovery Miles 3 200 Save R67 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days

A step-by-step naturopathic guide to using the hands-on natural healing method of compresses and poultices Valued by herbalists, midwives, and mothers throughout history, compresses and poultices are gentle yet highly effective natural remedies you can safely use at home. Easily made from materials you already have in your kitchen, such as ice cubes, herbs, cabbage leaves, lemon slices, clay, or beeswax, these simple preparations can quickly ease pain and inflammation, relieve congestion and edema, lower fever, drain abscesses, activate circulation, calm muscle spasms, and trigger the body's natural self-healing abilities. In this step-by-step naturopathic guide to compresses and poultices, Christopher Vasey, N.D., shows how to use these time-tested folk remedies to treat 70 common ailments and conditions, including headache, asthma, acne, sinusitis, earache, arthritis, sprains, hives, shingles, anxiety, insomnia, mastitis, constipation, diarrhea, muscle pains, bronchitis, and more. He explains that a compress is a cloth soaked in hot or cold infused water and applied to a specific part of the body. A poultice works similarly, but instead of a liquid extract, the healing material is made into a paste and applied directly to the body. He details what type of compress or poultice to use for each ailment, whether to use it hot or cold, where on the body to apply it, and for how long. Vasey also explores the physiological reasons these simple remedies can be so effective, such as how some treatments trigger healing through the nerves, others cause the skin to absorb or expel substances, and others have beneficial effects on the body's internal chemistry. He reveals how compresses and poultices not only can alleviate acute symptoms, but are equally effective for dealing with chronic conditions. Offering an indispensable complement to your home first aid kit, this book provides you with a hands-on way to bring relief and healing to yourself and your loved ones.

Herbal History - Learn the Power of 70+ Healing Herbs and Essential Tools. Discover Herbal Remedies, Build your Magic Herb Lab,... Herbal History - Learn the Power of 70+ Healing Herbs and Essential Tools. Discover Herbal Remedies, Build your Magic Herb Lab, and Practice Herbalism in Real Life (Paperback)
County Association Indian People
R523 R420 Discovery Miles 4 200 Save R103 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Oncological Functional Nutrition - Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants (Paperback): Maira Rubi Segura Campos, Armando Manuel... Oncological Functional Nutrition - Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants (Paperback)
Maira Rubi Segura Campos, Armando Manuel Martin Ortega
R2,712 Discovery Miles 27 120 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants presents the anticancer activities, metabolism, mechanism of action, doses, and sources of various phytochemicals and medicinal plants. Broken into five parts, this book addresses cancer epidemiology, molecular and therapeutic bases of cancer, macro and micronutrients in cancer prevention and treatment, phytochemicals in the cancer treatment, and medical plants as potential functional foods or resources for the obtention of metabolites with anticancer activity. Written for nutritionists, food scientists, health professionals, oncologists, endocrinologists, natural product chemists, ethnobotanists, chemists, pharmacists, biochemists, and students studying relating fields, Oncological Functional Nutrition: Phytochemicals and Medicinal Plants will be a useful reference for those interested in learning more about functional nutrition and cancer.

Mountain States Medicinal Plants - Identify, Harvest, and Use 100 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Paperback): Briana Wiles Mountain States Medicinal Plants - Identify, Harvest, and Use 100 Wild Herbs for Health and Wellness (Paperback)
Briana Wiles
R775 R654 Discovery Miles 6 540 Save R121 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Jbsa - XXX (Hardcover, North American ed.): Lesley Bremness, Marie-Pierre Moine Jbsa - XXX (Hardcover, North American ed.)
Lesley Bremness, Marie-Pierre Moine; Photographs by Clay Perry, Jean Cazal
R719 R438 Discovery Miles 4 380 Save R281 (39%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

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Evolutionary Herbalism - Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature (Paperback): Sajah Popham Evolutionary Herbalism - Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature (Paperback)
Sajah Popham
R710 R608 Discovery Miles 6 080 Save R102 (14%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Acupuncture Therapeutics (Paperback): Bing Zhu, Hongcai Wang Acupuncture Therapeutics (Paperback)
Bing Zhu, Hongcai Wang
R887 Discovery Miles 8 870 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Acupuncture can be a very effective way of strengthening the body's resistance to illness, and of eliminating potentially harmful pathogens. This book provides a complete overview of the principles involved in distinguishing between different syndromes of illness in patients, and of selecting and administering appropriate treatments. The book describes the functions of acupuncture within the wider context of traditional Chinese medicine, and explains the principles involved in identifying and treating different illnesses and complaints. A large portion of the book is devoted to describing how to diagnose and treat more than 130 different conditions, including headaches and angina, asthma, depressive disorders, dementia, and acne. This comprehensive textbook, compiled by the prestigious China Beijing International Acupuncture Training Center (CBIATC), under the editorial directorship of leading Chinese practitioners Zhu Bing and Wang Hongcai, is an invaluable reference for the advanced student or practitioner of traditional Chinese medicine.

The Oil Pulling Miracle - Detoxify Simply and Effectively (Paperback): Birgit Frohn The Oil Pulling Miracle - Detoxify Simply and Effectively (Paperback)
Birgit Frohn
R333 R203 Discovery Miles 2 030 Save R130 (39%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Oil pulling is much more than an oral cleansing method. Originating in the ancient healing systems of Ayurveda and traditional Chinese medicine, where it is well known that disease begins in the mouth, this simple health practice triggers detoxification and healing throughout the entire body. The mouth and tongue are home to bacteria, fungus, and many toxins from the rest of the body. Oil pulling not only cleanses the mouth and tongue, preventing harmful bacteria and toxins from entering the bloodstream, it also triggers enzyme production in the digestive tract, which in turn activates cleansing processes throughout the entire body. Practiced daily, oil pulling leads to better dental and gum health, a stronger immune system, detoxification of major organs including the intestines, lungs, and liver, and healing from many conditions caused by internal toxins and chronic inflammation.

Inflammation and Natural Products (Paperback): Sreeraj Gopi, Augustine Amalraj, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Sabu Thomas Inflammation and Natural Products (Paperback)
Sreeraj Gopi, Augustine Amalraj, Ajaikumar B. Kunnumakkara, Sabu Thomas
R3,582 Discovery Miles 35 820 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Inflammation and Natural Products brings together research in the area of the natural products and their anti-inflammatory action in medical, nutraceutical and food products, addressing specific chronic inflammatory diseases like cancer and the mechanistic aspects of the mode of action of some key natural products. Inflammation is a complicated process, driven by infection or injury or genetic changes, which results in triggering signalling cascades, activation of transcription factors, gene expression, increased levels of inflammatory enzymes, and release of various oxidants and pro-inflammatory molecules in inflammatory cells. Excessive oxidants and inflammatory mediators have a harmful effect on normal tissue, including toxicity, loss of barrier function, abnormal cell proliferation, inhibiting normal function of tissues and organs and finally leading to systemic disorders. The emerging development of natural product formulations utilizing the unique anti-inflammatory compounds such as polyphenols, polysaccharides, terpenes, fatty acids, proteins and several other bioactive components has shown notable successes. Inflammation and Natural Products: Recent Development and Current Status provides a comprehensive resource, ranging from detailed explanation on inflammation to molecular docking strategies for naturally occurring compounds with anti-inflammatory activity. It is useful for graduate students, academic and professionals in the fields of pharmaceutical and medical sciences and specialists from natural product-related industries.

Courage In Cannabis - An Anthology Of Inspiring Stories Written By Heroes (Paperback): Bridget Williams Courage In Cannabis - An Anthology Of Inspiring Stories Written By Heroes (Paperback)
Bridget Williams
R509 Discovery Miles 5 090 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
The Phytotherapy Desk Reference - 6th Edition (Paperback, 6th Enhanced edition): Michael Thomsen The Phytotherapy Desk Reference - 6th Edition (Paperback, 6th Enhanced edition)
Michael Thomsen
R941 Discovery Miles 9 410 Ships in 12 - 17 working days
Chinese Medical Qigong (Paperback): Tianjun Liu Chinese Medical Qigong (Paperback)
Tianjun Liu; Edited by Xiao Mei Qiang, Tianjun Liu
R905 Discovery Miles 9 050 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Based on the latest edition of the approved textbook on Medical Qigong used in Chinese universities, this authoritative paperback edition has been completely revised and edited to meet the needs of western practitioners. The editors emphasize the practice of Qigong, and this section of the book has been revised and expanded; a wide range of Qigong forms are presented, taking full account of the history, correct practice, and development of Qigong. The section on the clinical applications of Qigong in the treatment of a wide range of conditions, with the recommended Qigong forms for treatment, and relevant references to the ancient texts has been substantially revised, and focuses on conditions more common in the West. The book also presents the newest research on Medical Qigong, including groundbreaking new discoveries about the physiological and psychological mechanisms. Omitted from this paperback edition are the extensive excerpts from the ancient texts, and the detailed history, more appropriate for academic study. This is an unparalleled resource for practitioners of Qigong and Chinese medicine, as well as medical students and other healthcare professionals seeking a better understanding of the theory, practice and beneficial health applications of Medical Qigong.

Native American Herbalist's Bible - Learn How To Live Better Using Native American Remedies and Create Your Workshop... Native American Herbalist's Bible - Learn How To Live Better Using Native American Remedies and Create Your Workshop (Paperback)
Joanna Gren
R1,282 R1,020 Discovery Miles 10 200 Save R262 (20%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Raised Naturally - A Parent's Guide to Herbal Medicine From Newborn to Adolescence Step by Step (Paperback): Ava Green Raised Naturally - A Parent's Guide to Herbal Medicine From Newborn to Adolescence Step by Step (Paperback)
Ava Green
R672 Discovery Miles 6 720 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Herbal Remedies Handbook - More Than 140 Plant Profiles; Remedies for Over 50 Common Conditions (Paperback): Andrew Chevallier Herbal Remedies Handbook - More Than 140 Plant Profiles; Remedies for Over 50 Common Conditions (Paperback)
Andrew Chevallier
R620 R526 Discovery Miles 5 260 Save R94 (15%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Wayside Medicine - Forgotten Plants and how to use them (Hardcover): Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal Wayside Medicine - Forgotten Plants and how to use them (Hardcover)
Julie Bruton-Seal, Matthew Seal 1
R645 R535 Discovery Miles 5 350 Save R110 (17%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days
Discover Your Dharma - A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose (Paperback): Sahara Rose Discover Your Dharma - A Vedic Guide to Finding Your Purpose (Paperback)
Sahara Rose; Foreword by Deepak Chopra
R360 Discovery Miles 3 600 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

Your soul is calling you to step fully into your purpose, your truth, the reason why you're here: your dharma. This book will guide you through the journey and lead you to a life of happiness, abundance, joyful service and fulfilment. Sahara Rose shares her unique approach to discovering your dharma through the Doshas (the Ayurvedic mind-body types) and the chakras (energy centres of the body). Take the 'What's Your Dharma Archetype?' quiz and use your Dharma Blueprint to unlock the code of what you're meant to do next, in your relationships, business and every facet of your life. Discovering your dharma is the most important work you can do. This is the perfect introduction to living in alignment for all spiritual seekers and anyone looking to become more self-aware.

Root & Nourish - An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness (Hardcover): Abbey Rodriguez, Jennifer Kurdyla Root & Nourish - An Herbal Cookbook for Women's Wellness (Hardcover)
Abbey Rodriguez, Jennifer Kurdyla
R745 Discovery Miles 7 450 Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Embrace the ancient healing power of plants with more than 100 whole-food, plant-based, gluten-free herbal recipes, as well as mindfulness and holistic lifestyle practices, designed around the most common health concerns of modern women. Did you know you have access to a potent and sophisticated apothecary-right in your own kitchen? Plants, specifically herbs and spices, have been used for centuries as part of holistic healing traditions around the world to promote health, longevity, and beauty. And as more people become afflicted with chronic stress-based conditions, from inflammation and food allergies to anxiety and depression and menstrual irregularities, a whole new generation is rediscovering nature's power for long-term wellness. In Root & Nourish, wellness experts Abbey Rodriguez and Jennifer Kurdyla teach women how to incorporate plant medicine into everyday life through food and self-care. Organized into three areas of health concerns prevalent in women today-digestion, mental health, and female reproductive hormonal health-these affordable, seasonal, and sustainable recipes, drawn from Western herbalism and Ayurveda, are designed to help you curate a personalized herbal apothecary that will serve you for a lifetime. Inside you'll find dishes including: - Thai Peanut Stir-Fry with Tofu to tackle gut health - Heartwarming Vegan Chili to promote mental health - Adaptogenic Chocolate Chip Cookies for female reproductive health Once you come to learn which ingredients offer you the nourishment you need, whether in the moment or to support chronic conditions, you will understand your body-and yourself-as you never have before: as nature intended.

The Comprehensive Guide to Herbalism for Beginners - (2 Books in 1) Grow Medicinal Herbs to Fill Your Herbalist Apothecary with... The Comprehensive Guide to Herbalism for Beginners - (2 Books in 1) Grow Medicinal Herbs to Fill Your Herbalist Apothecary with Natural Herbal Remedies and Plant Medicine (Paperback)
Ava Green, Kate Bensinger
R1,027 Discovery Miles 10 270 Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding (Paperback): Demetria Clark Aromatherapy and Herbal Remedies for Pregnancy, Birth and Breastfeeding (Paperback)
Demetria Clark
R410 R345 Discovery Miles 3 450 Save R65 (16%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - Treat Yourself Naturally with Homemade Herbal Remedies (Hardcover): Neal's Yard... Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - Treat Yourself Naturally with Homemade Herbal Remedies (Hardcover)
Neal's Yard Remedies 1
R639 R538 Discovery Miles 5 380 Save R101 (16%) Ships in 9 - 15 working days

Join the journey to natural wellness and treat yourself with this handy book of herbs and homemade remedies. Introducing Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs - a one-stop gardening guide with everything you need to know about herbs, featuring a detailed layout of 100 medicinal herbs and over 70 recipes for effective herbal treatments. A must-have volume for green-fingered gardeners, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs features tonnes of tips and tricks on planting and propagating a diverse range of herbs with the core focus on improving your health and treating your ailments with a little help from nature! This herbal medicine book offers expert advice you can trust, with an in-depth directory of a plethora of plants and herbs, including hemp, lavender, thyme, aloe vera, and lemongrass. With passion in every page, this handy herbalism book includes: -An illustrated directory of 100 medicinal herbs with instructions on how to use each one -At-a-glance guides to help reader quickly find the right herbs for their health needs -Over 70 recipes featuring medicinal herbs to use in soups, salads, face masks and more. Alongside the directory, the book features more than 70 recipes designed to heal the body from the inside out, all of which can be prepared in the comfort of your own kitchen! Try a fennel and chamomile tea to aid digestion, a cranberry and apricot power bar to boost energy levels, or a beeswax and calendula balm to combat stretch marks. Whatever your ache or ailment, you can discover the treatment potential for each plant, and how you can prepare and use them to best effect. A recent study suggests 38% of British adults use their gardens to grow herbs and vegetables. However, the ever-growing pressure of balancing family life with a career leaves a lot of room for aches and ailments, including stress and anxiety, not to mention a lot of today's green-fingered gardeners simply lack time for growing herbs! We believe it's time to change that! Dive deep into the pages of this handy herb book and discover easy-to-follow guides to exploring g a plethora of plants and herbs that will change your life for the better! The ideal gift for the green-fingered gardener in your life with a niche for natural remedies, or those who prefer complementary therapies over conventional medicines. This easy reference book is well-suited to herbal medicine practitioners and students alike. From researching how medicinal plants work, to making your own herbal remedies and nurturing natural skincare, from aloe vera to avocado, this one-stop herbal handbook has it all and will leave you feeling healthier and more energized than ever before. A newly-updated book with a fresh design and easy-to-use treatment guides to help you find the herbs you need at a glance, Neal's Yard Remedies Healing Herbs is a comprehensive guide to staying healthy the natural way. At DK, we believe in the power of discovery. So why not explore other books in the Neal's Yard Remedies collection, craftily curated to suit your natural needs! Revolutionise your beauty regimen with Neal's Yard Remedies Natural Beauty and explore the awe-inspiring aromas within best-selling book Neal's Yard Remedies Essential Oils.

Special Points in Acupunture -- A4 (Poster): Jan Baarle Special Points in Acupunture -- A4 (Poster)
Jan Baarle
R220 R140 Discovery Miles 1 400 Save R80 (36%) Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This is a full-colour laminated poster. On the first side, two illustrations (full body and spine) show: the Transporting points (Well, Spring, Stream, River, and Sea), the Window of the sky points, the Accumulation points, the Luo and the Source points, the tonification points, sedation points, points of entry, points of exit...and a large number of other special points, like Sea of marrow, blood and energy. On the second side, the characteristics and use of each of these types of points is explained.

Native American Herbalist's Bible - A Modern Guide To Native American Traditions and Customs. Everything You Need To Know... Native American Herbalist's Bible - A Modern Guide To Native American Traditions and Customs. Everything You Need To Know About Herbalism, Apothecary, And Recipes To Naturally Improve Your Wellness (Paperback)
Yana Nashua
R792 R658 Discovery Miles 6 580 Save R134 (17%) Ships in 10 - 15 working days
Clinical Handbook of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (Paperback): David Bomzon Clinical Handbook of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (Paperback)
David Bomzon; As told to Abraham Amir
R901 Discovery Miles 9 010 Ships in 12 - 17 working days

This handbook is an invaluable resource on the principles and practice of Yamamoto New Scalp Acupuncture (YNSA). This popular form of scalp acupuncture is used to treat a wealth of neurological conditions, and is very effective in stroke patients with pain and restricted mobility, providing relief from the symptoms. David Bomzon is an international expert on YNSA and he includes step-by-step explanations of points, points location, indications for needling, and clinical cases, all supported by line drawings and photographs. Uniquely, this book is written by an acupuncturist for acupuncturists, chiropractors and physical therapists, and the author clearly reconciles the theoretical needling points described by Yamamoto with actual needling points. Basic, sensory, brain, Y (epsilon) and cranial points are all covered, as well as instructions on applying YNSA in the clinic. The handbook also explains the benefits of combining YNSA treatment with Western medicine and physical therapy, making this essential reading for all practitioners looking to expand their knowledge of scalp acupuncture.

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