Complex herbs-- complete medicines : a merger of eclectic & naturopathic visions of botanical medicine / Francis Brinker.
By: Brinker, Francis J
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BookPublisher: Sandy, Or. : Eclectic Medical Publications, 2004Description: 428 p. ; 23 cm. + pbk.ISBN: 1888483121 .Subject(s): Herbs -- Therapeutic use | Materia medica, Vegetable | Medicine -- Formulae, receipts, prescriptions | NaturopathyDDC classification: 615.321 | Item type | Current library | Call number | Copy number | Status | Barcode | |
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A balanced definitive work on herb complexities, product processing, and theresulting effects on therapeutic activity. Proposes an appropriate languagethat distinguishes preparations? ranging from whole herbs to nativeextracts to fractions to isolated phytochemicals?'. Proves helpful forproduct selection and necessary to assure decisions match health needs.Extensive informative quotations from the master botanical pharmacist JohnUri Lloyd.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Introduction -- Part One The challenge of complexity - distinctions between herb products: Choosing the most appropriate herb product -- Traditional and modern herbal preparations and derivatives -- Modern roads to the future -- Part Two Changing perceptions and preferences - popular herbs in American traditions: Classic native American herbs -- American herbs acclaimed across the Atlantic -- Immigrant herbs transplanted to America.
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