{"product_id":"medical-herbalism-the-science-and-practice-of-herbal-medicine","title":"Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine (Spiral Bound)","description":"\n\u003ctable align=\"center\" border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"2\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"productDetailSmallElements\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJacket Description\/Back\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tMEDICINE \/ HOLISTIC HEALTH Medical Herbalism is a foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine. Based on the author's more than twenty-five years of herbal practice, it contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants both by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. The author details the intricate chemistry behind herbalism, providing for the first time important background and insights into how herbal remedies are able to achieve their results and the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically. He then presents in-depth discussions of specific ailments and treatments organized by each of the major body systems, as well as delving into the special needs of children and the elderly. He includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications; information on toxicology and the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual; and the pros and cons of both commercial and traditional techniques. His materia medica presents 150 of the most beneficial herbs used in treatment practices, identifying not only their present uses but also their historical derivations. With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, and an extensive resource directory, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices. It is also a complete handbook for the medical practitioner looking to bring herbal treatments into his or her practice. DAVID HOFFMANN, a Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, has been a clinical phytotherapist for more than twenty-five years. He started his herbal practice in Wales, continuing at the Findhorn community in Scotland, and has been practicing in California since 1986. A long time activist in the environmental and peace movements, he ran for parliament in Britain for the Green party in 1983. He is one of the founding members and a past president of the American Herbalists Guild and is on the advisory boards of the American Botanical Council and HerbalGram. The author of seventeen books, including the highly regarded The Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal, An Elders' Herbal, and The Herbal Handbook, Hoffmann teaches phytotherapy throughout the English-speaking world and is currently a faculty member of the California School of Herbal Studies. He is also a visiting faculty member at Bastyr University, the California Institute of Integral Studies, the National College of Phytotherapy, and the Rocky Mountain School of Botanical Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"David Hoffmann has produced an herbal reference masterpiece. This is one of the most comprehensive and detailed reference books to be produced in many years and will become one of the standard texts for professionals and researchers. I will place it next to my desk with my most often-used books.\"-- \"Mark Blumenthal, founder and executive director of the American Botanical Council, editor of HerbalG\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Hoffmann beautifully blends science with his very holistic approach to herbal healing, displaying a true gift for making chemistry and physiology easy to understand. He not only suggests herbs and dietary changes to treat many conditions but explains why they work. Such knowledge aids both practitioner and herb user in understanding how they can choose the most effective and safe herbs. I applaud this as an important book for herbalism in the modern world.\"-- \"Kathi Keville, director of the American Herb Association\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"I consider David Hoffmann one of the most original and brilliant herbalists of our time, who dwells 'on the cutting edge' of thought and is often paving the way for others. The author of one of our finest herbal classics, \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal\u003c\/i\u003e, David's ambitious undertaking of his -brilliant new book provides us with yet another exceptional textbook on herbs that merges art, -science, and conservation into a system of holistic herbalism for the future. This will be a valuable book for practitioners of herbal medicine as well as for other medical professionals.\"-- \"Rosemary Gladstar, president of United Plant Savers and author of Rosemary Gladstar's Family H\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"David Hoffmann has outdone himself. This text provides a depth of knowledge that is truly needed by the herbalist, the physician, and the pharmacist in order to understand how to use herbal -medicine safely and effectively. Also an excellent resource to educate patients about the many -herbal remedies possible.\"-- \"David Winston, AHG, dean of the Herbal Therapeutics School of Botanical Medicine and chair of the Ad\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eMedical Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e provides a clinically oriented, systematic approach to Western herbal medicine missing from most texts. A great contribution to the herbal literature. \"-- \"Roy Upton, herbalist and executive director of the American Herbal Pharmacopoeia\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction \u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart One: Introduction to Principles and Practices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e1--Herbs, Holism, and Science\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eScience and Phytotherapy \n\u003cbr\u003ePharmacognosy and Ways to Assess Herb Quality \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Conservation of Medicinal Plants \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e2--Classification of Medicinal Plants\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eThe Linnaean System of Classification \n\u003cbr\u003eDerivation of Botanical Names \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e3--An Introduction to Phytochemistry\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePrimary and Secondary Plant Metabolites \n\u003cbr\u003eCommonly Used Terms and Concepts \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e4--Carbohydrates\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMonosaccharides \n\u003cbr\u003ePolysaccharides \n\u003cbr\u003eGlycoproteins \n\u003cbr\u003eGlycosides \n\u003cbr\u003eGums and Mucilages \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e5--Lipids\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFatty Acids \n\u003cbr\u003eLipids Containing Glycerol \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e6--Terpenes\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMonoterpenes \n\u003cbr\u003eIridoids \n\u003cbr\u003eSesquiterpenes \n\u003cbr\u003eSesquiterpene Lactones \n\u003cbr\u003eDiterpenoids \n\u003cbr\u003eSaponins \n\u003cbr\u003eTriterpenoid Saponins \n\u003cbr\u003eCardenolides and Bufadienolides \n\u003cbr\u003ePhytosterols \n\u003cbr\u003eNortriterpenoids \n\u003cbr\u003ePlant Exudates \n\u003cbr\u003eResins \n\u003cbr\u003eOleoresins \n\u003cbr\u003eBalsams \n\u003cbr\u003eGum Resins \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e7--Polyphenols\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eSimple Phenols and Phenolic Acids \n\u003cbr\u003ePhenylpropanoids and Cinnamic Acids \n\u003cbr\u003eCoumarins \n\u003cbr\u003eQuinones \n\u003cbr\u003eXanthones \n\u003cbr\u003eStilbenoids \n\u003cbr\u003eFlavonoids \n\u003cbr\u003eFlavones and Flavonols \n\u003cbr\u003eIsoflavonoids \n\u003cbr\u003eFlavanones \n\u003cbr\u003eDihydrochalcones \n\u003cbr\u003eBiflavonoids \n\u003cbr\u003eLignans and Neolignans \n\u003cbr\u003eTannins \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e8--Alkaloids\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePyrrolidine and Piperidine Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eTropane Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003ePyrrolizidine Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003ePurine Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eIsoquinoline Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eIndole Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eErgot Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eCarboline Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eQuinoline Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eQuinolizidine Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eDiterpenoid Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eSteroid Alkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003eMiscellaneous Alkaloids \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e9--Pharmacology\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePharmacodynamics \n\u003cbr\u003ePhytoestrogens \n\u003cbr\u003ePharmacokinetics \n\u003cbr\u003eImmunomodulators \n\u003cbr\u003eInflammation and Anti-Inflammatory Agents \n\u003cbr\u003eCancer and Plant Constituents \n\u003cbr\u003eAntiviral Agents \n\u003cbr\u003eAntioxidants and Free Radical Scavengers \n\u003cbr\u003eCardiac Glycosides \n\u003cbr\u003eNonsteroidal Cardioactive Plant Constituents \n\u003cbr\u003eCholesterol and Lipid-Lowering Activity \n\u003cbr\u003eHypertension and Hypotensive Agents \n\u003cbr\u003ePlatelet Function and Cardiovascular \n\u003cbr\u003eHerbs and the Liver \n\u003cbr\u003eHypoglycemic Agents \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e10--Toxicity, Contraindications, and Safety\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEvaluating Causality in Adverse Events \n\u003cbr\u003eToxicology \n\u003cbr\u003eOxalic Acid \n\u003cbr\u003eTerpenes \n\u003cbr\u003eGlycosides \n\u003cbr\u003ePolyphenolics \n\u003cbr\u003eAlkaloids \n\u003cbr\u003ePolypeptides \n\u003cbr\u003eLectins \n\u003cbr\u003ePhotosensitivity \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e11--The Formulation and Preparation of Herbal Medicines\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHerbal Medicines \n\u003cbr\u003eInfusions \n\u003cbr\u003eDecoctions \n\u003cbr\u003eTinctures (Tincturae) \n\u003cbr\u003eFluid Extracts (Fluid Extracta) \n\u003cbr\u003eSyrups, Elixirs, and Emulsions (Emulsiones) \n\u003cbr\u003eJuices (Succi), Linctuses (Lincti), Mucilages and Oxymels \n\u003cbr\u003eWaters (Aqua) \n\u003cbr\u003eCapsules, Pills, and Tablets \n\u003cbr\u003eLozenges (Trochisci) and Pastilles (Pastilli) \n\u003cbr\u003eBaths (Balneotherapy) \n\u003cbr\u003eDouches and Enemas \n\u003cbr\u003eOintments and Suppositories \n\u003cbr\u003eLiniments \n\u003cbr\u003eGargles (Gargarisma) and Mouthwashes \n\u003cbr\u003eInhalants (Vapors) and Spray Solutions (Nebulae) \n\u003cbr\u003eOils \n\u003cbr\u003eCompresses and Poultices \n\u003cbr\u003eIncompatibility \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePart Two: Treatment Approaches by Body System\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e12--A Model of Holistic Herbal Medicine\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003ePhytotherapeutic Selection Criteria \n\u003cbr\u003eDosage and Formulation Criteria \n\u003cbr\u003eOutline of Treatment Chapters \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e13--The Digestive System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFlatulence \n\u003cbr\u003eConstipation \n\u003cbr\u003eLaxatives \n\u003cbr\u003eDiarrhea \n\u003cbr\u003eAphthous Ulcers \n\u003cbr\u003ePeriodontal Disease \n\u003cbr\u003eEsophagitis and Gastroesophageal Reflux \n\u003cbr\u003eGastritis \n\u003cbr\u003ePeptic Ulcers \n\u003cbr\u003eHiatus Hernia \n\u003cbr\u003eFunctional Dyspepsia or \"Indigestion\" \n\u003cbr\u003eIrritable Bowel Syndrome \n\u003cbr\u003eInflammatory Bowel Disease \n\u003cbr\u003eUlcerative Colitis \n\u003cbr\u003eDiverticulitis \n\u003cbr\u003eJaundice \n\u003cbr\u003eChronic Hepatitis \n\u003cbr\u003eViral Hepatitis \n\u003cbr\u003eCirrhosis \n\u003cbr\u003eCholecystitis \n\u003cbr\u003eCholelithiasis \n\u003cbr\u003eHemorrhoids \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e14--The Cardiovascular System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eTonics for the Cardiovascular System \n\u003cbr\u003eCholesterol \n\u003cbr\u003eHypertension \n\u003cbr\u003eArteriosclerosis \n\u003cbr\u003eCongestive Heart Failure \n\u003cbr\u003eAngina Pectoris \n\u003cbr\u003ePeripheral Arterial Occlusive Disease \n\u003cbr\u003eVaricose Veins \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e15--The Respiratory System \u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eCoughs \n\u003cbr\u003eAcute Bronchitis \n\u003cbr\u003eChronic Bronchitis \n\u003cbr\u003ePertussis \n\u003cbr\u003eAsthma \n\u003cbr\u003eEmphysema \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Common Cold \n\u003cbr\u003eInfluenza \n\u003cbr\u003eHay Fever \n\u003cbr\u003eSinusitis \n\u003cbr\u003eLaryngitis \n\u003cbr\u003eTonsillitis \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e16--The Nervous System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eManaging Stress: An Overview \n\u003cbr\u003eDepression \n\u003cbr\u003eInsomnia \n\u003cbr\u003eWithdrawal from Benzodiazepines \n\u003cbr\u003eAnorexia Nervosa \n\u003cbr\u003eHeadache \n\u003cbr\u003eMigraine \n\u003cbr\u003eNeuritis \n\u003cbr\u003eTinnitus \n\u003cbr\u003eMotion Sickness \n\u003cbr\u003eShingles \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e17--The Urinary System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eFrequency \n\u003cbr\u003eDysuria \n\u003cbr\u003eHematuria \n\u003cbr\u003eEdema \n\u003cbr\u003eCystitis \n\u003cbr\u003eUrinary Calculus \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e18--The Reproductive System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eEmmenagogues \n\u003cbr\u003eAmenorrhea \n\u003cbr\u003eDysmenorrhea \n\u003cbr\u003ePremenstrual Syndrome \n\u003cbr\u003eMenopause \n\u003cbr\u003ePregnancy \n\u003cbr\u003eHerbs to Avoid During Pregnancy \n\u003cbr\u003eUterine Fibroids \n\u003cbr\u003eEndometriosis \n\u003cbr\u003eFibrocystic Breast Disease \n\u003cbr\u003eBenign Prostatic Hypertrophy \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e19--The Musculoskeletal System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eExternal Applications for Musculoskeletal Problems \n\u003cbr\u003eMyalgia \n\u003cbr\u003eOsteoarthritis \n\u003cbr\u003eRheumatoid Arthritis \n\u003cbr\u003eOsteoporosis \n\u003cbr\u003eGout \n\u003cbr\u003eBursitis and Tendinitis \n\u003cbr\u003eRestless Leg Syndrome \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e20--The Skin\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHerbs for Topical Application \n\u003cbr\u003eEczema and Dermatitis \n\u003cbr\u003ePsoriasis \n\u003cbr\u003eAcne \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e21--The Immune System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Support Protocols \n\u003cbr\u003eDetoxification \n\u003cbr\u003ePostoperative Recovery \n\u003cbr\u003eGeneral Guidelines for Treating Infection \n\u003cbr\u003eVaginitis \n\u003cbr\u003eProstatitis \n\u003cbr\u003eBoils \n\u003cbr\u003eFungal Skin Infection \n\u003cbr\u003eCancer \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e22--The Endocrine System\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eHypothyroidism \n\u003cbr\u003eHyperthyroidism \n\u003cbr\u003eDiabetes Mellitus \n\u003cbr\u003eThe Adrenal Glands \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e23--Phytotherapy and the Elderly\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eToning and Nurturing Health in Elders \n\u003cbr\u003ePrevention and Treatment of Disease in Elders \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e24--Phytotherapy and Children\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMeasles \n\u003cbr\u003eMumps \n\u003cbr\u003eColic \n\u003cbr\u003eConstipation \n\u003cbr\u003eDiarrhea \n\u003cbr\u003eIndigestion \n\u003cbr\u003eNausea \n\u003cbr\u003eOtitis Media \n\u003cbr\u003eAttention Deficit Disorder \n\u003cbr\u003eDiaper Rash \n\u003cbr\u003eCradle Cap \n\u003cbr\u003eImpetigo \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e25--Herbal Actions\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eAdaptogen \n\u003cbr\u003eAlterative \n\u003cbr\u003eAnticatarrhal \n\u003cbr\u003eAnti-Inflammatory \n\u003cbr\u003eAntimicrobial \n\u003cbr\u003eAntirheumatic \n\u003cbr\u003eAntispasmodic \n\u003cbr\u003eAstringent \n\u003cbr\u003eBitter \n\u003cbr\u003eCardiac Remedies \n\u003cbr\u003eCarminative \n\u003cbr\u003eCholagogue \n\u003cbr\u003eDemulcent \n\u003cbr\u003eDiuretic \n\u003cbr\u003eEmmenagogue \n\u003cbr\u003eExpectorant \n\u003cbr\u003eHepatic \n\u003cbr\u003eHypnotic \n\u003cbr\u003eHypotensive \n\u003cbr\u003eNervine \n\u003cbr\u003eStimulant \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e26--Materia Medica\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendices\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e1--Glossary\u003cbr\u003e2--Selected Examples of Binomial Meanings\u003cbr\u003e3--Herbs by Latin and Common Names\u003cbr\u003e4--Pharmacy Terms\u003cbr\u003e5--Weight and Measure Conversion\u003cbr\u003e6--Herbal Information Sources\u003cbr\u003e7--Taxonomy Hierarchy \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eBibliography\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMarc Notes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tIncludes bibliographical references and index.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiographical Note\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Hoffmann, a Fellow of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists, has been a clinical phytotherapist for more than twenty-five years. He started his herbal practice in Wales, continuing at the Findhorn community in Scotland, and has been practicing in California since 1986. A long time activist in the environmental and peace movements, he ran for parliament in Britain for the Green party in 1983. He is one of the founding members and a past president of the American Herbalists Guild and is on the advisory boards of the American Botanical Council and HerbalGram. The author of seventeen books, including the highly regarded \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal\u003c\/i\u003e, \n\u003ci\u003eAn Elders' Herbal\u003c\/i\u003e, and \n\u003ci\u003eThe Herbal Handbook\u003c\/i\u003e, Hoffmann teaches phytotherapy throughout the English-speaking world and is currently a faculty member of the California School of Herbal Studies. He is also a visiting faculty member at Bastyr University, the California Institute of Integral Studies, the National College of Phytotherapy, and the Rocky Mountain School of Botanical Studies.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For mid-level to advanced herbal students, or for any professional health care practitioner, this book represents an outstanding contribution. Kudos to both author David Hoffman and to Healing Arts Press for giving us this amazing volume.\"-- \"Leah Samul, Pan Gaia, Jan-Mar 2006\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"A well-written compendium of herbal medicine that cannot be found elsewhere in a single book.\"-- \"The Bloomsbury Review, May\/June 2004, Vol 24 Issue 3\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"Contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants both by chemical structure and physiological effect.\"-- \"Share Guide, May\/June 2004, Issue 73\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" \n\u003ci\u003eMedical Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e is an endeavor that will likely become a staple as an educational tool and indispensable reference for many.\"-- \"Katherine Duff, Townsend Letter, Aug\/Sept 2004\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\". . . Hoffman displays a true gift for making chemistry and physiology easy to understand.\"-- \"American Herb Association, Vol. 20:2\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"For all students and practitioners of herbalism, this complete handbook details the chemistry of herbs and presents in-depth discussions of specific ailments and treatments.\"-- \"Creations Magazine, Oct-Nov 2005\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\"This is simply the most comprehensive reference work on holistic herbalism from a clinical perspective in existence. . . . This well-researched, incredibly knowledgeable textbook could be said to usher in a new, critical phase in the development of herbalism.\"-- \"Georg Feuerstein, Traditional Yoga Studies, Sept 2007\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReview Quotes\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\" . . . this manual gives the more serious herbalist a look at herbs with a thorough and scientific approach without stripping that something unexplainable that happens when we use herbs as medicine. . . . Hoffmann's style is straightforward and informative containing a fascinating depth, making \n\u003ci\u003eMedical Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e a reference tool any herbalist will reach for without hesitation.\"-- \"dkMommySpot, March 2009\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher Marketing\u003c\/strong\u003e:\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tA foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- A complete handbook for the medical practitioner \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e- By the author of \n\u003ci\u003eThe Complete Illustrated Holistic Herbal \u003c\/i\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eMedical Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e 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. \n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eWith 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, \n\u003ci\u003eMedical Herbalism\u003c\/i\u003e is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContributor Bio:\u003c\/strong\u003eHoffmann, David\u003cbr\u003e\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\tDavid Hoffmann, FNIMH, AHG, has been a clinical medical herbalist since 1979. 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