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Medical Herbalism The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine

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ISBN-10: 0892817496

ISBN-13: 9780892817498

Edition: 2003

Authors: David Hoffmann

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List price: $60.00
Copyright year: 2003
Publisher: Inner Traditions International, Limited
Publication date: 10/24/2003
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 672
Size: 8.50" wide x 11.00" long x 1.60" tall
Weight: 3.960
Language: English

Introduction
Introduction to principles and practices
Herbs, holism, and science
Classification of medicinal plants
An introduction to phytochemistry
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Terpenes
Polyphenols
Alkaloids
Pharmacology
Toxicity, contraindications, and safety
The formulation and preparation of herbal medicines
Treatment approaches by body system
A model of holistic herbal medicine
The digestive system
The cardiovascular system
The respiratory system
The nervous system
The urinary system
The reproductive system
The musculoskeletal system
The skin
The immune system
The endocrine system
Phytotherapy and the elderly
Phytotherapy and children
Herbal actions
Materia medica
App. 1 : glossary
Selected examples of binomial meanings
Herbs by latin and common names
Pharmacy terms
Weight and measure conversion
Herbal information sources
Taxonomy hierarchy
Bibliography
Index