Advanced Aromatherapy: The Science of Essential Oil Therapy Review

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(More customer reviews)In a field where so many books are filled with unproven claims, outright falsehoods, and just plain fluff, Kurt Schnaubelt's books stand out as serious, well researched works that accord aromatherapy the respect it deserves.
By focusing on the chemistry of essential oils, we learn *why* an essential oil works the way it does and how different chemotypes of the same EO can have vastly different effects (an important issue that is completely ignored by many aromatherapy books). We also learn why some EOs must be used with great caution. Dozens of oils are profiled with diagrams, lists of primary effects and contraindications, etc. There is also a chapter with proven recipes for a variety of physical, psychological, and cosmetic conditions. All methods of application are covered (including those well established in Europe but rarely used in the U.S., e.g., suppositories), and Dr. Schnaubelt candidly states where essential oil therapy is most effective (e.g., infectious diseases, hormonal imbalances, and problems affecting the psyche and nervous system) as well as where aromatherapy has relatively little to offer (allergic and autoimmune conditions as well as chronic metabolic and degenerative conditions).
What makes Advanced Aromatherapy even more of a gem is that Dr. Schnaubelt integrates the science of aromatherapy into a holistic rather than an allopathic framework and gives pointers on selecting the appropriate EOs by taking into account the totality of the patient's symptoms.

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A chemist and aromatherapy practitioner provides scientific proof for the effectiveness of using essential oils.
Aromatherapy is the fastest-growing segment of the body care industry, an effective and deeply pleasurable way to maintain well-being. Now, Kurt Schnaubelt, a chemist and longtime aromatherapy practitioner, provides scientific proof for the efficacy of essential oils, explained clearly and logically.

Advanced Aromatherapy draws on the most recent research to demonstrate how essential oils work on the cells and microbes of the body. These chemical changes affect emotional states as well as physical ones.

Advanced Aromatherapy explains how to treat symptoms ranging from hay fever to stress disorders with predictable results.

An essential textbook for aromatherapy practitioners.

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Neem: India's Miraculous Healing Plant Review

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(More customer reviews)This little book, has in one place, all the essential info about NEEM and its many uses (health wise, insecticide etc). I have been reading up on Neem for years but still did not garner as much info as this book ! You won't be disappointed.

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' A comprehensive look at the many therapeutic and ecological uses of neem.

' Used in India for over 4,000 years, neem is one of the most popular therapeutic plants in the Indian pharmacopoeia.

' Effective in the treatment of fever, malaria, skin diseases, dental problems, diabetes, arthritis, and jaundice.

' A natural pesticide hailed by many for its diverse ecological benefits.

In India--where it has been used for more than 4,000 years--the neem tree has such a variety of medical applications that it is sometimes referred to as the village pharmacy. Now modern research is proving what has been long known by Ayurvedic medicine practitioners: neem is one of the most effective plant medicines in the world. An extremely powerful blood purifying agent and detoxicant, neem is also effective in the treatment of fever, malaria, skin diseases, dental problems, diabetes, tumors, arthritis, and jaundice. It has gained particular attention from scientists seeking a cure for AIDS, not only for its antiviral properties, but also because it boosts the immune system on all levels without destroying beneficial bacteria, unlike synthetic antibiotics.

In addition to its numerous uses as a healing agent, neem has been receiving much attention for the ecological benefits it provides. For centuries Indians have been mixing neem leaves with stored grains to prevent insect infestation. But neem is not simply a natural alternative to pesticides; increasingly it is being used to reverse desertification and to reduce erosion and deforestation, making it an important weapon in the fight against global warming. Neem's many practical applications make it of enormous interest to anyone concerned about health and ecology. Included are recipes and practical tips that let you enjoy the many benefits of this miraculous plant.

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Plant Intoxicants: A Classic Text on the Use of Mind-Altering Plants Review

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(More customer reviews)First of all the Notes section of the book is written by Jonathan Ott and that alone makes this book a valuable purchase, especially considering the prices of Mr. Ott's other works.
As the back cover goes..
Plant Intoxicants is a pioneering study of psychoactive plants and their role in society. Initially pusblished in Nuremberg is 1855, it is one of the first books to examine the cultivation, preperation, and consumption of the world's major stimulants and inebriants. Drawing on his own travel experiences as well as the writings of his predeccessors, Baron Ernst von Bibra (1806-78) devotes a full chapter to each of seventeen plants, ranging from such mild stimulants as coffee and tea, through tobacco and hashish, to powerful narcotics and hallucinogens such as opium and fly agaric mushrooms.
Written in a lively style, Plant Intoxicants paints a fascinating panorama of the worldwide use of psychoactive plants in the nineteenth century. Von Bibra brings to the subject a keen intellect, an engaging sense of humor, and a refreshing open-mindedness unusual for his, or any, time. While frankly acknowledgeing and describing in vivid detail the depravities of the opium den, he holds the opinion that intoxicants, when used in moderation are "gifts bestowed by the gods on man to alleviate his misery and reconcile men with one another." His findings, unhampered by the restrictive morality of his era, are a testemant to the intellectual freedom enjoyed by wealthy private researchers in the nineteenth century.
Complementing and enhancing von Bibra's work is a full annotation by his modern-day counterpart Jonathan Ott, an ethnobotanist and the author of Pharmacotheon along with many other great books. A foreward by Martin Haseneier, the world's foremost authority on von Bibra's life and work, supplies a biographical sketch and places Plant Intoxicants at the vangaure of popular scientific writing on the role of plants in human culture.

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This pioneering study of psychoactive plants and their role in society, initially published in 1855, is one of the first books to examine the cultivation, preparation, and consumption of the world's major stimulants and inebriants. It presents a fascinating panorama of the world-wide use of psychoactive plants in the nineteenth century.

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Echinacea: Nature's Immune Enhancer Review

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(More customer reviews)This book continues to be one of my favorites after having had it for over five years. The history of Echinacea use in this country and it's transport and heavy research in Germany. Includes useful information on medicinal studies and cultivation. A great little book for the Echinacea or herbal enthusiast.

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Planting the Future: Saving Our Medicinal Herbs Review

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(More customer reviews)Planting The Future provides a different focus on the botanical market, featuring works by the herbalists of United plant Savers and discussing strategies to save and preserve medicinal herbs. Chapters provide an A-Z listing of herbs and their history, uses and propagation.

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Of People and Plants: The Autobiography of Europe's Most Celebrated Healer Review

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(More customer reviews)maurice messegue was a healer in Europe who without the benefit of modern medicine, captured the attention of Europe by his healing powers and like another healer, E. Cayce, was a humble unassuming man. Get this book if you need to remember and validate the non-ordinary which is not always valued in this culture

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Of People and Plants is a combination of colorful anecdotes from Messeque's life and detailed information about the use of specific plants in treating a wide variety of ailments. Its comprehensive appendices describe Messeque's preparations for the principal chronic diseases and provide recommendations for the seasonal and nutritional use of plants for optimal health. Instructions are also given for growing beneficial herbs and vegetables and for gathering wild medicinal plants. This autobiography, flavored both by Messeque's rich French heritage and by the depth of his knowledge of native plant medicine, will be a fascinating addition to any herbal library.

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Medical Herbalism: The Science Principles and Practices Of Herbal Medicine Review

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(More customer reviews)This is a great text for learning terminology such as herbal actions it's easy to read and understand. The discriptions are just long enough so that it does not include excess/repetative words. The materia medica is also written the same way, precise, it may be too brief for more advanced herbalists however for beginners it is perfect. The materia medica is not that big. For a more elaborate "indication" section you will probably have to read research. I use this as a text as a Herbal Science major, I don't think it is very readable for the layman trying to learn herbal medicine or if you are just interested in herbal medicine. It's written like an encyclopedia, so you jump to sections that you want. The first part of the book has plant constituents with drawings of organic molecules. The second part is organized according to body systems. It's very user friendly, the index has pretty much everything you want to find. Fantastic book as a text, I'll be using it for a long time.

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A foundational textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic herbalism and their application in medicine' A complete handbook for the medical practitioner' Includes the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage, and contraindications' By the author of The Complete Illustrated Holistic HerbalMedical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and physiological effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on toxicology and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems and conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional techniques.With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of treatments organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing practices.

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The Spice Lilies: Eastern Secrets to Healing with Ginger, Tumeric, Cardamom, and Galangal Review

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(More customer reviews)I bought this book because I was interested in learning more about ginger, turmeric and cardamom and what they could do for my health. None of the books about this subject had any comments on amazon (US, France or UK) so I decided to buy this one as it was about all three. Well.... bad choice. The book was so uninteresting that I don't even remember what it was all about. Honestly, it is not a book you read with interest. There is some information that might come to be useful but I don't know, in the whole it didn't catch my fancy at all. Moreover, being about four spices (it also includes galangal) I thought that it would be a bigger book with a lot of information and tips but no, it is a tiny book. Maybe I try one of the other ones next time.....

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The first book to bring together all the medical, culinary, and historical information on this amazing plant family.
' Provides complete information on a family of spices scientifically proven to improve digestion, lower cholesterol, reduce heart disease and strokes, eliminate free radicals, and relieve nausea.

' Includes more than 40 delicious recipes--from the exotic to the simple--using these spices.

Members of the plant family Zingiberaceae, known as spice lilies, have been eaten by the peoples of the Far East throughout history for their healing properties as well as their delicious taste. Recent scientific studies have confirmed the wisdom in these folk practices: ginger, together with its relatives turmeric, cardamom, and galangal, has been found to be effective in treating and preventing a wide number of illnesses. The Spice Lilies is the first book to bring together in one volume all the medical, culinary, and historical information on these four spices. From their ability to stimulate production of saliva, gastric juices, and bile--all of which contain enzymes that digest food--to their noted antibacterial and antiviral effects, all the healing properties of this remarkable plant family are covered. Ginger and turmeric are famous for their ability to prevent arteries from clogging and are known to reduce the effects of rheumatic diseases. Cardamom not only reduces heartburn and freshens breath but also can alleviate coughs. Galangal can make cruciferous vegetables much easier to digest.

In addition to providing complete health information on the spice lilies, Susanne Poth and Gina Sauer include more than 40 recipes designed to take full advantage of the healthy and delicious nature of these spices. From Thai soups that highlight galangale's unique flavor to piquant lamb curries, apple chutneys, and ginger cookies, The Spice Lilies will make staying healthy a delicious endeavor.

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An Elders' Herbal: Natural Techniques for Health and Vitality (Healing Arts Press) Review

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(More customer reviews)easy to read and understand, this book is filled with information on herbs, their use and formulas. Good book for any one interested in alternative medicene.

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A Russian Herbal: Traditional Remedies for Health and Healing Review

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(More customer reviews)I'm sorry I don't have time to review this book in depth, but seeing that it hasn't gotten any reviews yet, I want to recommend it as a very well put-together herbal, with good introductory chapters (one of which includes the use of the "water banya" in the Russian preparation of medicinal herbs, and how to make one), and an extensive materia medica. Most of the herbs listed are quite familiar, and some include pertinent folklore. The materia medica is followed by "Complex Herbal Formulas" relating to the various organ systems.
The fact that it is a Russian herbal does not, by any means, make it obscure. (I only wish that, beneath the Latin name given for each herb, a translation of its Russian name were given.) I highly recommend it to anyone interested in herbalism.

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The first guide to the ancient traditions of Russian herbal medicine and their extensive medicinal applications today.
Drawing on a wealth of oral and written traditions, the authors examine the best-known Russian herbs (all of which are widely available in North America and Western Europe) and explain their folkways, properties, and uses. Offering time-tested advice for using herbs to maintain general well-being, they also give clear and simple recipes for treating specific health problems from asthma and migraines to influenza and high blood pressure. Blessed with a wide variety of climates, geography, and flora, early Russians developed a rich folk tradition of herbal healing that ranks among the most sophisticated in the world. Nearly every Russian medical school offers courses of study on the knowledge and application of herbs, and many maintain a special research department that investigates the properties and practical modern applications of herbal medicine.

This is the first book to examine the traditions of Russian herbal medicine.

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The Herbal Handbook: A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism Review

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(More customer reviews)This book lays the foundation for working with herbs especially for newbies. It puts the herbs into categories base on the actions they produce example demulcent, and then Hoffman tells you how a demulcent works on different parts of the body. He gives a basic overview of how to make tinctures, salve and ointments ete. A great book to have if you are starting out. Great info and how to use herbs for healing. I found great help on how to help my daughter ezcema.

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Well-respected herbalist David Hoffmann's comprehensive and practical guide to herbal medicine.
' Discusses the history and modern practice of herbalism, including Chinese, Native American, and Welsh influences.

' Includes a practical reference section listing the effects of various herbs, with prescriptions on how to use them for a wide range of illnesses.

' Covers the fundamentals of growing, drying, storing, and cooking with herbs.

' Over 45,000 copies of previous edition sold.

This compendium of medical herbalism by one of the most eminent herbalists practicing today is both comprehensive and practical. Answering basic as well as complicated questions about herbal medicine, it provides both the novice and the experienced practitioner with a reliable framework in which to develop their herbal skills.

A discussion of the history and modern practice of herbalism, encompassing the influences of Welsh, Chinese, and Native American herbal medicine is followed by a practical reference section that lists the various actions herbs have on the body (carminative, anti-inflammatory, etc.), with examples of herbs and their mode of activity in each category. Herbal prescriptions for various illnesses are also organized under the main systems of the body so that information can be quickly and easily referenced. A final section covers the fundamentals of growing, drying storing and cooking with herbs, as well as the making of infusions, decoctions, oils, and ointments. The author also provides helpful introductions to aromatherapy and plant medicines.

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Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications Review

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(More customer reviews)I wanted "comprehensive" in my TCM formulas book, and thanks to Chen & Chen's "Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications", I got it. The best things about it: lists literal formula names, alternate names, original source with original prep instructions and modern ones, clinical manifestations typical for appropriate use and applications thereof, detailed explanation of the formula and all ingredients, a quick-glance chart for each formula, modifications, cautions/contraindications, pharmacological effects, clinical studies and research (example: "Ban Xia Xie Xin Tang" discusses clinical studies done on its effectiveness for 4 different types of gastritis/peptic ulcers/GERD/upper GI bleeding/morning sickness/infantile indigestion/gastroptosis/gastroenteritis/stomach pain/abdominal pain/IBS/ulcerative colitis/diarrhea/cholecystitis and cholelithiasis/hepatitis/renal failure/stress and depression), herb-drug interaction(!), toxicology, and comparisons of similar formulas. YAY!

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Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications by John K Chen and Tina T Chen. Hardcover book: 1660 pages, 680 Formulas. Dimensions: 7.75 x 11. Following the highly acclaimed Chinese Medical Herbology and Pharmacology, Dr. John Chen and Tina Chen present to you the long awaited companion volume, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications takes the next step in presenting not only the traditional usage of Chinese herbal formulas, but a combined perspective of the pharmacological effects of formulas themselves with clinically relevant research evidence. As competencies in multiple healthcare disciplines continue to be raised the need for integrative understandings rise with it. Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications brings together Chinese Herbal Medicine and expands this with the pharmaceutical effects and clinical research findings to use herbal medicines exclusively or in combination with the allopathic medicine. Enhancing the understanding of herbs and herbal formulas from multiple perspectives, Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications is a resource for improved patient care and therapeutic outcome.OUTSTANDING FEATURES EXCLUSIVE TO Chinese Herbal Formulas and Applications Comprehensive explanation of the pharmacology of herbal medicinal formulas, and concurrent uses of herbal formulas and pharmaceuticals Documentation from clinical studies and published research Profiles of the doctors without whom there would be no Chinese medicine: insights into the historical context and backgrounds of those famous individuals who shaped our understanding of disease patterns, treatment strategies and herbal formulas. Contributions from over 100 academic, clinical, research and regulatory professionals who reviewed the text before publication, to complement the work of the authors.PLUS Detailed traditional and modern uses, preparation, administration, dosages, combinations, cautions, contraindications and toxicology Authors comments drawn from clinical experience Appendices on herbal medicine for pregnancy and postpartum careand much more

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