Graeme Tobyn, Alison Denham, Midge Whitelegg

The Western Herbal Tradition (eBook, ePUB)

2000 Years of Medicinal Plant Knowledge
Illustrator: Rowling, Marije

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

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.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
• Seitenzahl: 394
• Erscheinungstermin: 21. Februar 2016
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9780857012593
• Artikelnr.: 44870587

Autorenporträt

Graeme Tobyn is Senior Lecturer at the School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire. He is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Alison Denham is Senior Lecturer at the School of Community Health and Midwifery, University of Central Lancashire, and is a Fellow of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists. Midge Whitelegg is past President of the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword. Preface. 1. The historical sources. 2. Some observations on the Western herbal tradition. 3. Origins and proponents of the revival of herbal medicine in 19th century Britain. 4. A note on Goethe. 5. Notes on nomenclature
plant descriptions
quality
constituents
safety and dosages. 6. Agrimonia eupatoria
agrimony. 7. Alchemilla vulgaris
lady's mantle. 8. Althaea officinalis
marshmallow; Malva sylvestris
common mallow; Alcea rosea
hollyhock. 9. Apium graveolens
wild celery. 10. Arctium lappa
burdock. 11. Artemisia absinthium
wormwood. 12. Artemisia vulgaris
mugwort. 13. Centaurium erythraea
centaury. 14. Daucus carota
wild carrot. 15. Drimia maritima
squill. 16. Fumaria officinalis
fumitory. 17. Galium aparine
goosegrass. 18. Glechoma hederacea
ground ivy. 19. Hyssopus officinalis
hyssop. 20. Inula helenium
elecampane. 21. Lamium album
white deadnettle. 22. Ocimum basilicum
basil. 23. Paeonia officinalis
paeony. 24. Potentilla erecta
tormentil. 25. Rosa damascena
damask rose. 26. Rubus idaeus
raspberry. 27. Ruta graveolens
rue. 28. Scrophularia nodosa
figwort. 29. Stachys officinalis
wood betony. 30. Tussilago farfara
coltsfoot. 31. Verbena officinalis
vervain. 32. Viola odorata
sweet violet; Viola tricolor
heartsease. Index.