books about: herbalism     books:       Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine14 reviews David Hoffmann Healing Arts Press, 2003 Excellent resource Excellent herbal reference that offers solid scientific information and recognizes the magical and energetic essence of herbal healing. This is a required book for my herb students and one that I keep within reach for my own studies.             The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification4 reviews Matthew Wood North Atlantic Books, 2004 Herbal Remedies from the Old Ways Matthew Fox has brought the Old Ways of Herbal Medicine to our modern world. This book speaks in a language I can understand. His descriptions of the underlying imbalances within the tissue that results in symptoms made such an impression on me. He lists signs which we all can identify in our illness. The book gives a description of the plants that can favorably affect these tissue states. ...             Aromatherapy & Herbalism49 reviews Rochelle Moore BookSurge Publishing, 2005 AROMATHERAPY & HERBALISM READ IT - LOVE IT - ROCHELLE MOORE IS A BRILLIANT AUTHOR             Pearls from the golden cabinet: The practitioner's guide to the use of Chinese herbs and traditional formulas2 reviews Subhuti Dharmananda Institute for Traditional Medicine and Preventive, 1987 A must-have compendium of classical formulas. Despite the rough biding and slightly quirky format, this book is beautifully endowed with the most important classical formulae used in clinical practice. A solid discussion of representative formulae from each therapeutic category including very important formula modifications. Also provided with each formula are western disease indications according to what has been supported by modern ...             Flower Power: Flower Remedies for Healing Body and Soul Through Herbalism, Homeopathy, Aromatherapy, and ...5 reviews Anne McIntyre Henry Holt & Co (P), 1996 Marvelous sourcebook for healing with flowers This book is very comprehensive, covering herbal remedies, essential oils, flower essences and homeopathy. The pictures of the flowers are beautiful and interesting to meditate on as one works with a remedy. It's very well written, appealing to both novices and experienced healers. I've learned so much from this book, and I continually turn to it for guidance and information.             Mastering Herbalism7 reviews Paul Huson Henry Holt & Co (P), 1975 Still a delight I found this book in my home years ago, among the dusty tomes we had collected. As a child, I found this book helpful for the simple things such as what are the best herbs to use when I'm cooking chicken, as well as what tea I should drink when I have an upset stomach. Now that i am an adult, I recognize that it is much more useful than I ever recognized. This book is like an encyclopedia ...             The Illustrated Encyclopedia of Essential Oils: The Complete Guide to the Use of Oils in Aromatherapy and ...24 reviews Julia Lawless Element Books Ltd, 1995 Your Aromatherapy library is not complete if you don't have the book If I had to have only two books in my Aromatherapy Library, this would be one of them, along with The Complete Guide to Aromatherapy, by Salvatore Battaglia. I have been an Aromatherapist since 2003, I know - a relatively short time - but a productive time, and I could not have accomplished what I have without this book. It is a very complete list - if not the best list - of essential oils ...             The Way of Herbs5 reviews Michael Tierra Pocket, 1998 The herbalist's must-have This is perhaps the best book on herbal medicine I have ever read. Tierra covers not only the botanical and therapeutic properties of herbs, he shows with great clarity how they fit into the wider context of holistic healing. His integration of traditional Western herbalism with Chinese and Ayurvedic medicine--and he is a master of all three--justifies his proprietary name of "Planetary ...             Walking the World in Wonder: A Children's Herbal6 reviews Ellen Evert Hopman Healing Arts Press, 2000 A Must Have Book! This is definitely a must have book for any family who does herbal medicine- Pagan or not! I was so excited to see the Wheel of the Year described. Each description is in very easy to read language for the children, yet offers valuable information. Plainly put, the author trusts the children's intelligence, and doesn't dumb it down for them. Many simple recipes for remedies and treats are ...             The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism2 reviews Simon Mills Healing Arts Press, 1985 Excellent well thought out insight into complete health I purchased this book after borrowing one from the library. It has been the most dependable source of information for my recovery. I have been suffering food and chemical toxicity for twenty years(undiagnosed until one year ago prompted by my own investigations) and although I had already gleaned some ideas for recovery from the internet this book followed all the principles I obtained from the ...             Guide to Afro-Cuban Herbalism1 review Dalia Quiros-Moran Authorhouse, 2003 700 plants This is a great compendium. It's the best book in English I have found on the Afro-Latin tradition of the healing and magical uses of the plants. It lists all of its plants under their names as used in such countries as Cuba, Puerto Rico, Haiti, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Mexico, Columbia, Brazil, Jamaica, the US, etc, and lists their Lukumi and Kongo names as well. This makes it very easy to ...             The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism1 review David Hoffmann Healing Arts Press, 1998 A great reference book for all Herbalism students! The Herbal Handbook by David Hoffmann is a great source of definitions of actions of the most commonly used herbs. Also of interest is the chemistry of plants, the body systems and their recommended herbs, which include methods of preparation for medicinal and cosmetic use. The incredible amount of information in this book is easy to read. The section on actions is the most comprehensive I ...             Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences1 review Matthew Wood North Atlantic Books, 2000 Great Read I truly loved this book. It represents the history in a way that makes you want to make your own history in herbs. It inspires me.             Herbal Voices: American Herbalism Through the Words of American Herbalists1 review Ethan B Russo, Anne Dougherty Routledge, 2004 Excellent book....great resource.... HERBAL VOICES, by Kathleen Dougherty is the book to read if you are looking for a way to familiarize yourself with herbalists as well as their practices and history. Dougherty interviewed dozens of American herbalists, asking them salient questions such as "How did you become a herbalist?, What is the nature of your remedies?", and "How do you think science enters into the equation?" The first ...             Herbalism: Using Herbs for Stress Relief and Common Ailments (New Life Library)1 review Sue Hawkey Lorenz Books, 1997 Superb description, illustration, explanation, and cautions Herbalism by Sue Hawkey is an excellent guide for the novice or more experienced individual interested in the use of herbs to treat common ailments with common sense. Magical cures or brand name store products are not promoted only historical natural remedies. Cautions are explicit. This is a good basic understanding of the benefits of herbs, how to find and select herbs, how to prepare ...             The Ancient and Healing Art of Chinese Herbalism1 review Anna Selby Ulysses Press, 1998 Highly Reccomended as a reference for Alternative Medicines This book, by Anna Selby is the definitive guide for anyone interested in Healing oneself in the "traditional" sense. Long before man discovered writing, the use of Chinese Herbs as a source of medicine and other uses, was widely used throughout modern-day China. This fantastic book describes vividly the ancient "tools" of Chinese Herbalism and how to incorporate them into everyday "modern" life. ...             The Vanishing Point39 reviews Mary Sharratt Mariner Books, 2006 Beautiful, compelling, bittersweet historical novel... In this transcendental novel, beginning in the year 1689, The Vanishing Point tells the story of two sisters -- May and Hannah Powers -- and their struggles to find each other and, in turn, themselves after they are torn apart. May travels from England to Colonial America to wed the son of an impoverished planter. At twenty-two, May's reputation is tarnished. She loves sex and has no qualms ...             Complete Course in Herbalism: Book II1 review Thomas Deschauer Self-Published: Thomas Deschauer, 1940 Complete Course in Herbalism: Vol. II Thomas Deschauer is another grand-daddy of herbal medicine. He's right up there with Dr. Christopher and many others. His works (if you can find them) are often his own remedies written up in a recipe format along with those he collected from others. He gives credit to other doctors for their formulas. Many of the herbs listed in the book have old common names. You may have to cross-reference ...             The Encyclopedia of herbs and herbalism1 review orbis books, 1979 A superb reference I have owned and used my Encyclopedia of Herbs and Herbalism since 1990 and have never failed to find a desired reference. Malcolm Stuart provides a comprehensive, yet enjoyable and interesting publication, featurig 350 photographs and 190 drawings and diagrams. Herbs are cross referenced by their botanical and common names, growing instructions and common uses are delineated. Rounding off this ...             Chewa Medical Botany: A Study of Herbalism in Southern Malawi (The Herbalist Tradition - Medicinal Plants of ...1 review Brian Morris, Jerome Msonthi Lit Verlag, 1995 From The Africa International Institute Website Although it rarely receives the attention it deserves from anthropologists, medical herbalism is perhaps the most widespread and most ancient form of therapy. This book describes in detail one such herbalist tradition, that found in southern Malawi. 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