David Hoffmann FNIMH  AHG

David Hoffmann FNIMH AHG

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A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine.

* A complete handbook for the medical practitioner.

* Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications.

* By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal.

Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.

With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices....


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A guide to herbal remedies that promote longevity and address the health concerns of the baby boom generation

• Offers herbal remedies for minor and more serious conditions associated with aging

• Proposes health-promoting remedies for each of the body’s major systems

• Includes more than 150 herbs and their actions and indications, preparation methods, and recommended dosages

In this complete and natural-approach guide to healthy aging, medical herbalist David Hoffmann addresses the unique concerns of people approaching age fifty and older. He examines each of the body’s major systems--from the muscles and bones and the digestive system to the pulmonary, cardiovascular, and reproductive organs--discussing not only how to maintain each system’s natural functioning but also the specific health concerns brought about by aging.

Hoffmann’s herbal treatments focus on prevention and promoting longevity, but he also offers herbal remedies for specific aliments such as hypertension, insomnia, bronchitis, varicose veins, and arthritis. The book’s Materia Medica includes more than 150 herbs, by both common and Latin names, and specifies which part of the plant to use, the actions and indications, preparation methods, and recommended dosages.

The natural healing properties of herbs provide a welcome alternative to the unpleasant and sometimes dangerous side effects that can be brought on by synthetic drugs, and they minimize the dependence on conventional medical treatments that can have conflicting protocols and results. The remedies offered in Herbal Prescriptions after 50 are designed to promote robust, lasting health and provide a way to age with grace....

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Well-respected herbalist David Hoffmann's comprehensive and practical guide to herbal medicine. * Discusses the history and modern practice of herbalism, including * Chinese, Native American, and Welsh influences. * Includes a practical reference section listing the effects of * various herbs, with prescriptions on how to use them for a wide * range of illnesses. * Covers the fundamentals of growing, drying, storing, and cooking with herbs. * Over 45,000 copies of previous edition sold.

This compendium of medical herbalism by one of the most eminent herbalists practicing today is both comprehensive and practical. Answering basic as well as complicated questions about herbal medicine, it provides both the novice and the experienced practitioner with a reliable framework in which to develop their herbal skills.

A discussion of the history and modern practice of herbalism, encompassing the influences of Welsh, Chinese, and Native American herbal medicine is followed by a practical reference section that lists the various actions herbs have on the body (carminative, anti-inflammatory, etc.), with examples of herbs and their mode of activity in each category. Herbal prescriptions for various illnesses are also organized under the main systems of the body so that information can be quickly and easily referenced. A final section covers the fundamentals of growing, drying storing and cooking with herbs, as well as the making of infusions, decoctions, oils, and ointments. The author also provides helpful introducitons to aromatherapy and plant medicines....







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