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Medical herbalism : the science and practice of herbal medicine /

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Hoffmann, David, 1951-
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Rochester, Vt. : Healing Arts Press, [2003]
Subjects:
Herbs > Therapeutic use.
Medicinal plants.
Table of Contents:
  • Herbs, holism, and science: a paradigm shift
  • Classification of medicinal plants
  • An introduction to phytochemistry
  • Carbohydrates
  • Lipids
  • Terpenes
  • Polyphenols
  • Alkaloids
  • Pharmacology
  • Toxicty, contraindications, and safety
  • Formulation and preparation of herbal medicines
  • A holistic model of herbal medicine
  • The digestive system
  • The cardiovascular system
  • The respiratory system
  • The nervous system
  • The urinary system
  • The reproductive system
  • The musculoskeletal system
  • The skin
  • The immune system
  • The endocrine system
  • Phytotherapy and the elderly
  • Phytotherapy and children
  • Herbal actions
  • Materia medica.