Medical herbalism : the science and practice of herbal medicine / David Hoffman
Publication details: Rochester, USA: Healing Arts, c2003. Description: 666 p. : ill. ; 28 cmISBN: 9780892817498Subject(s): Herbs | Therapeutic use | Medicinal plantsDDC classification: 615.321 HOF| Item type | Current library | Home library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Contents Include:
Part 1: Introduction to principals and practices
1. Herbs, holism, and science
2. Classification of medicinal plants
3. An introduction to phytochemistry
4.Carbohydrates
5.Lipids
6.Terpenes
7.Polyphenols
8.Alkaloids
9.Pharmacology
10.Toxicty, contraindications, and safety
11.Formulation and preparation of herbal medicines
Part two: Treatment approaches by body system
12. A holistic model of herbal medicine
13. The digestive system
14. The cardiovascular system
15. The respiratory system
16.The nervous system
17.The urinary system
18. The reproductive system
19.The musculoskeletal system
20.The skin
21.The immune system
22.The endocrine system
23.Phytotherapy and the elderly
24.Phytotherapy and children
25.Herbal actions
26.Materia medica
Includes bibliographical references and index.
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