Planetary HerbologyA major work integrating the herbal traditions of the East with those of the West by the bestselling author of The Way of Herbs. This practical handbook and reference guide is a landmark publication in this field. For unprecedented usefulness in practical applications, the author provides a comprehensive listing of the more than 400 medicinal herbs available in the west, classified according to their chemical constituents, properties and actions, indicated uses and suggested dosages.
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Contents
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Detoxifying and Altering the Properties of Herbs62 | 62 |
Times of Administration68 | 68 |
Eight Methods of Herbal Therapy84 | 84 |
Diseases and Their Treatment109 | 109 |
Emmenagogues271 | 271 |
Tonics285 | 285 |
Astringents331 | 331 |
Sedatives and Nervines347 | 347 |
Antispasmodics364 | 364 |
Expectorant and Antitussive Herbs373 | 373 |
Substances for Topical Application393 | 393 |
Appendix | 407 |
Planetary Formulas119 | 119 |
PART | 145 |
Laxatives164 | 164 |
HeatClearing Herbs179 | 179 |
Diuretics215 | 215 |
Antirheumatics227 | 227 |
Stimulants240 | 240 |
Aromatic Stomachics249 | 249 |
Hemostatics262 | 262 |
Appendix | 422 |
Latin Glossary441 | 441 |
Appendix | 447 |
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Sources for Herbs and Herbal Products484 | 483 |
Other editions - View all
Planetary Herbology: An Integration of Western Herbs Into the Traditional ... Michael Tierra No preview available - 1988 |
Planetary Herbology: An Integration of Western Herbs Into the Traditional ... Michael Tierra No preview available - 1999 |
Common terms and phrases
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