A Reference Guide to Medicinal Plants: Herbal Medicine Past and Present
ISBN: 9780822310198 / Angielski / Miękka / 560 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Reissued as a companion edition to "Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine," this illustrated reference guide covers over 700 medicinal plants, of which more than 150 are readily obtainable in health food stores and other outlets. Based on the Appalachian herbal practice of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, each account of a plant includes the herbalist's comment, an assessment of the plant's efficacy, and current information on its chemical constituents and pharmacological effects. Unlike most herbal guides, this is a comprehensive, fully documented reference work that...
Reissued as a companion edition to "Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine," this illustrated reference guide covers over 7...
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146,86 zł |
Herbal and Magical Medicine: Traditional Healing Today
ISBN: 9780822312178 / Angielski / Miękka / 256 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Herbal and Magical Medicine" draws on perspectives from folklore, anthropology, psychology, medicine, and botany to describe the traditional medical beliefs and practices among Native, Anglo- and African Americans in eastern North Carolina and Virginia. In documenting the vitality of such seemingly unusual healing traditions as talking the fire out of burns, wart-curing, blood-stopping, herbal healing, and rootwork, the contributors to this volume demonstrate how the region s folk medical systems operate in tandem with scientific biomedicine.
The authors provide illuminating commentary on... "Herbal and Magical Medicine" draws on perspectives from folklore, anthropology, psychology, medicine, and botany to describe the traditional medical ...
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Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine
ISBN: 9780822320173 / Angielski / Miękka / 352 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. In "Trying to Give Ease," John K. Crellin and Jane Philpott focus on the life, practices, and accumulated knowledge of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, a widely known and admired Appalachian herbalist. Informed by insights drawn from several disciplines, particularly anthropology, their broad historical analyses of self-care practices and herbal remedies draw heavily on recorded interviews with Bass and his patients. Special attention is given to local resources that shape alternative medicine, the backgrounds of herbal practitioners, and the cultural currency of medical concepts once central to...
In "Trying to Give Ease," John K. Crellin and Jane Philpott focus on the life, practices, and accumulated knowledge of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, a...
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125,87 zł |
High Throughput Screening: The Discovery of Bioactive Substances
ISBN: 9780824700676 / Angielski / Twarda / 704 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Furnishing the latest interdisciplinary information on the most important and frequently the only investigational system available for discovery programs that address the effects of small molecules on newly discovered enzyme and receptor targets emanating from molecular biology, this timely resource facilitates the transition from classical to high throughput screening (HTS) systems and provides a solid foundation for the implementation and development of HTS in bio-based industries and associated academic environments.
Furnishing the latest interdisciplinary information on the most important and frequently the only investigational system available for discovery progr...
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2098,74 zł |
Herbal Supplements-Drug Interactions: Scientific and Regulatory Perspectives
ISBN: 9780824725389 / Angielski / Twarda / 356 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The international popularity of herbal remedies has recently outpaced quality information on the utilization and dosing of these compounds. This book fills a void in the literature by offering an authoritative overview of the mechanisms of herbal remedies and their impact on standard medications. It offers a practical approach that focuses not only on specific drug interactions, but the mechanisms behind those interactions and their clinical significance. With contributions from leading experts on the subject, this text examines the overall use of herbs, includes sections on individual herbs,...
The international popularity of herbal remedies has recently outpaced quality information on the utilization and dosing of these compounds. This book ...
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Healing with Herbs and Rituals: A Mexican Tradition
ISBN: 9780826339614 / Angielski / Miękka / 168 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Healing with Herbs and Rituals" is an herbal remedy-based understanding of "curanderismo" and the practice of "yerberas," or herbalists, as found in the American Southwest and northern Mexico.
Part One, "Folk Healers and Folk Healing," focuses on individual healers and their procedures. Part Two, "Green Medicine: Traditional Mexican-American Herbs and Remedies," details traditional Mexican-American herbs and cures. These remedies are the product of centuries of experience in Mexico, heavily influenced by the Moors, Judeo-Christians, and Aztecs, and include everyday items such as lemon,... "Healing with Herbs and Rituals" is an herbal remedy-based understanding of "curanderismo" and the practice of "yerberas," or herbalists, as found in ...
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CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices
ISBN: 9780849312793 / Angielski / Twarda / 360 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. "Let food be your medicine, medicine your food." "Let food be your medicine, medicine your food." |
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970,67 zł |
Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas
ISBN: 9780849315688 / Angielski / Twarda / 904 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. A roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical setting, the book supplies information on disease symptoms and their corresponding Chinese herbal formulas. Drawing from more than 20 years of experience, the author includes more than 840 formulas that can be used to tailor herbal formulas to meet the specific needs of every patient. Integrating...
A roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formu...
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970,67 zł |
Natural Products from Plants
ISBN: 9780849329760 / Angielski / Twarda / 632 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The new edition of this exceptionally popular bestseller provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of natural plant products. With six new chapters, the revision incorporates advances in molecular biology and plant biotechnology, extraction protocols, and analytical characterizations. Fully indexed, this well-known reference offers resources for conservation, medicinal and nutritional research, and private cultivation.
The new edition of this exceptionally popular bestseller provides comprehensive coverage of a wide range of natural plant products. With six new chapt...
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1128,08 zł |
The Medicinal Plant Industry
ISBN: 9780849366697 / Angielski / Miękka / 280 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. As the medicinal plant industry blooms into a billion dollar business, it reaches beyond collection, propagation, harvesting and sale of crude vegetal drugs into product formulation, packaging and dispensing of sophisticated phyto-pharmaceuticals and herbal preparations. The scientific study of these medicines and the systematic uplifting of the industry to preserve the ancient and serve the modern, is now a global challenge.
The Medicinal Plant Industry puts together the various facets of this multi-disciplinary industry and its global interest. It discusses the dire need for developing... As the medicinal plant industry blooms into a billion dollar business, it reaches beyond collection, propagation, harvesting and sale of crude vegetal...
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Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine
ISBN: 9780849370502 / Angielski / Twarda / 699 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Continuing in the tradition of the acclaimed first edition, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition examines in extensive detail the physiologic effects of complimentary and alternative therapies, foods, supplements, vitamins, and traditional herbal remedies. The author considers the site, mode, and mechanism of action to explain the desired and adverse effects and interactions of each herb, drug, and food in an encyclopedic volume. Today s Questions
Devoting entire chapters to the most influential herbal remedies, the text either endorses or debunks popular... Continuing in the tradition of the acclaimed first edition, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition examines in extensive deta...
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Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values
ISBN: 9780849392498 / Angielski / Twarda / 400 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing the medicinal potential of Taiwanese herbs. A comprehensive review of chemical constituents, toxicity, and therapeutic values, the book focuses on documentation of the chemical components present and their therapeutic properties. The author begins with a general introduction regarding the geographic advantages for growing varieties of medicinal plants, followed by tables presenting information on the major constituents and therapeutic values of...
Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing ...
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1364,18 zł |
Bupleurum Species: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical Applications
ISBN: 9780849392658 / Angielski / Twarda / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. The prominence of the Bupleurum species cannot be overstated. Across China and Japan, it serves as a main or supplementary ingredient in over two thirds of traditional medications. For over 2000 years, it has been used to treat fevers, intestinal maladies, malaria, and countless other afflictions. Modern research indicates that it may possess anti-tumor qualities, and researchers continue to report its impact on a wide range of ailments, from hepatitis and epilepsy, to irregularity and menopause, as well as psychosis and schizophrenia.
Bupleurum Species: Scientific Evaluation and Clinical... The prominence of the Bupleurum species cannot be overstated. Across China and Japan, it serves as a main or supplementary ingredient in over two thir...
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The Bach Remedies Repertory
ISBN: 9780852073001 / Angielski / Miękka / 116 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book looks at the Bach Flower remedies, which are homeopathic treatments for mood and health. This guide helps readers choose and administer the right remedy for their symptoms.
This book looks at the Bach Flower remedies, which are homeopathic treatments for mood and health. This guide helps readers choose and administer the ...
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A Guide to the Bach Flower Remedies
ISBN: 9780852073490 / Angielski / Miękka / 64 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This book is a thorough, straightforward guide to the Bach Flower Remedies and how to both use and understand them. It is written in the language of our time, while still retaining the timeless clarity of Dr. Bach's work. The Bach Flower Remedies are a simple and natural method of healing, which works with the emotional state of a person rather than physical illness. They act to harmonize and balance the personality, to counteract such things as irritation, fears, and guilt which Dr. Bach saw as the real cause of illness and unhappiness.
This book is a thorough, straightforward guide to the Bach Flower Remedies and how to both use and understand them. It is written in the language of o...
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55,18 zł |
Jude's Herbal Home Remedies: Natural Health, Beauty & Home-Care Secrets
ISBN: 9780875428697 / Angielski / Miękka / 384 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Discover a simpler, more natural way of life. Pour yourself a cup of chamomile tea, find a quiet corner, and browse through the wealth of natural remedies, household tips, and beauty secrets presented in this tried and true guidebook. Now updated and expanded, Jude's Herbal Home Remedies offers more than 800 treatments, tinctures, tonics, and teas, using many easy-to-find herbs, as well as a comprehensive herbal index with over 200 illustrations. Discover a simpler, more natural way of life. Pour yourself a cup of chamomile tea, find a quiet corner, and browse through the wealth of natural r... |
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Those Who Touch: Tuareg Medicine Women in Anthropolotical Perspective
ISBN: 9780875806105 / Angielski / Miękka / 246 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Examines the female-dominated practice of herbalism in the seminomadic Muslim communities of Tuareg. This book takes the reader into this world of medicine women through interviews, guided conversations, life histories, illustrative case studies, and the words of the healers and their patients.
Examines the female-dominated practice of herbalism in the seminomadic Muslim communities of Tuareg. This book takes the reader into this world of med...
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110,13 zł |
An Edgar Cayce Home Medicine Guide
ISBN: 9780876041390 / Angielski / Miękka / 136 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. Contains information on many of the medicines, products, oils, and formulas given in the Edgar Cayce readings. More than 100 remedies are arranged in alphabetical order with information about their ingredients, when and how to use them, and availability. Extensively indexed by ailment and remedy for easy reference.
Contains information on many of the medicines, products, oils, and formulas given in the Edgar Cayce readings. More than 100 remedies are arranged in ...
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56,56 zł |
Indian Herbalogy of North America: The Definitive Guide to Native Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
ISBN: 9780877736394 / Angielski / Miękka / 424 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. For more than twenty years this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant's appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.
For more than twenty years this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to ...
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A Handbook of Native American Herbs: The Pocket Guide to 125 Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
ISBN: 9780877736998 / Angielski / Miękka / 272 str. Termin realizacji zamówienia: ok. 5-8 dni roboczych. This authoritative guide--based on the author's classic reference work, Indian Herbalogy of North America --is a portable illustrated companion for the professional and amateur herbalist alike. It provides detailed descriptions of 125 of the most useful medicinal plants commonly found in North America, along with directions for a range of uses, remedies for common ailments, and notes on the herbal traditions of other lands. Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs--such as parsley, thyme, and pepper--whose tonic and...
This authoritative guide--based on the author's classic reference work, Indian Herbalogy of North America --is a portable illustrated companion...
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82,77 zł |