Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this practical and useful guide offers comprehensive descriptions of herbal treatments for a number of modern ailments, and reveals how to gain and maintain health through a holistic approach.The Way of Herbs is an essential manual for gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach, a natural path to well-being, and is “the one book that should be in everyone's library” (William McGarey, MD). This comprehensive and approachable guide includes: -The three functions of herbs -Eight traditional methods of herbal therapy -The benefits of a balanced diet -Herbal treatments for cancer, herpes, acne, arthritis, back pain, weight problems, colds, and flu -Detailed descriptions, use, and dosage for more than 140 Western herbs and 31 important Chinese herbs -How to purchase, grow, and store herbs -A new, extensive directory of herbal health-care stores The Way of Herbs is a must-read for anyone interested in herbal medicine, be they a dedicated naturopathic practitioner or simply in search of more environmentally and economically friendly alternative remedies.

The Way of Herbs: Fully Updated with the Latest Developments in Herbal Science

The way of herbs : Michael Tierra

Tierra, Michael

Simon & Schuster, Incorporated

Summit Books

1st ed., New York, New York State, 1998

United States, United States of America

Rev. ed, New York, ©1998

Revised, PS, 1998

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Includes bibliographical references (p. 355-363) and index.

Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this practical and useful guide offers comprehensive descriptions of herbal treatments for cancer, arthritis, colds, and influenza. It shows how to gain and maintain health through a holistic approach, with information on simple herb remedies, and descriptions of more than 140 Western herbs and 31 Chinese herbs.
The Way of Herbs is an essential manual for gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach, a natural path to well-being and is the one book that should be in everyones library (William McGarey, MD).
Discover:
*The three functions of herbs
*Eight traditional methods of herbal therapy
*The benefits of a balanced diet
*Herbal treatments for cancer, herpes, acne, arthritis, back pain, weight problems, colds, and flu
*Detailed descriptions, use, and dosage for more than 140 Western herbs and 31 important Chinese herbs
*How to purchase, grow, and store herbs
*A new, extensive directory of herbal health-care stores
The first herb book that effectively blends Eastern, European, and American Indian healing traditions (Steven Foster, director of the American Center for Herb Study).

A Classic book to help people who want to learn about and use herbal medicine. Michael Tierra has studied both Eastern and Western herbal medicine. Plants are identified by scientific, traditional herb, and Chinese names. There are very specific instructions on how to prepare and use tinctures, infusions, poultices, etc. This book is an excellent introduction to herbal medicine for the beginner, and a valuable resource for the practitioner.
Herbal Medicine, Herbalism, Herbs, Medicinal plants

<p>Fully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this book provides an essential guide to gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach.</p>

The first book that effectively blends Eastern, European, and American Indian healing traditions. A practical and useful guide to herbal health care.

Examines the medical properties of herbs and describes methods for using Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of a variety of diseases

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