The Way of HerbsFully updated with the latest developments in herbal science, this book provides an essential guide to gaining and maintaining good health through a holistic approach. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved. |
Contents
THEORY OF USING HERBS | 6 |
HERBAL THERAPIES | 12 |
Table of Contents ix | 21 |
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Aboveground portion acute ailments Angelica Antipyretic antispasmodic applied Astringent balance bark bayberry black cohosh black pepper bladder blood purifier body boiled water bowel burdock CALIFORN carminative cascara catnip cayenne chapter Chinese chronic circulation cohosh cold combination comfrey comfrey root cooling coughs cramps dandelion decoction demulcent Diaphoretic diarrhea diet digestion diseases diuretic dong quai Echinacea effects elimination emmenagogue excess expectorant externally extract fevers flowers foods garlic gelatin capsules ginger root ginseng goldenseal healing herb per pint Herbal Formula Herbal Therapies infections infusion intestines kava kava kidneys laxative leaves licorice liver lobelia lungs Marshmallow medicine menstrual nerves Nervine Oregon grape ounce of herb Parsley pint of boiled pint of water plant poultice PROPERTIES salve seeds Simmer skin Skullcap slippery elm small amount steeped stimulant stomach SYSTEMS AFFECTED tablespoon Take one-half cup Take two capsules teaspoon three times daily tincture tonic treating treatment uva ursi valerian warm