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The Western Herbal Tradition is a comprehensive exploration of 27
plants that are central to the herbalist's repertoire. This fully
illustrated colour guide offers analysis of these herbs through the
examination of historical texts and discussion of current
applications and research. Your practice of phythotherapy will be
transformed as the herbal knowledge from these sources is
illuminated and assessed. Each chapter offers clear information on
identification, uses and recipes, as well as recommendations on
safety, prescribing, dosage and full academic references. The
Western Herbal Tradition reveals a deep understanding of the true
essence of what each plant can offer, as well as a fascinating
insight into the unique history of contemporary herbal practice.
This book is a valuable resource for everyone interested in herbal
medicine and its history.
Drawing on the writings of Nicholas Culpeper, the 17th-century
herbalist, apothecary and astrologer, this updated, accessible
introduction celebrates the holistic medical traditions of the
West, and places Culpeper in his appropriate context as one of the
forebears of modern holistic medicine and a prophet of the NHS. An
extensive new introduction to the work comments on the latest
research and developments in the area. The book traces the
development of the Western holistic medical tradition from its
origins in the natural philosophy of Ancient Greece to the work of
Culpeper himself. It describes and explains the relationship
between the four elements, the four humours and the four
constitutional types: sanguine, choleric, melancholic and
phlegmatic, as well as explaining the functional relationships of
organs and body systems. The book explores the interconnectedness
of psyche (mind) and soma (body) and includes a section on herbal
medicine and therapeutics with a study of 20 common herbs, dietary
suggestions and uses for culinary herbs. It also provides
accessible information on astrology and the importance of the
horoscope for holistic patient assessment. The book looks at the
holistic approach to the preservation of health and prevention of
disease, with explanations of the various disease states, their
humoral medical diagnosis and treatment. An authoritative insight
into the expanding world of holistic medicine, this book is an
indispensable resource for medical herbalists, students of herbal
medicine and all those interested in Western holistic medicine and
its origins.
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