The ebook edition of this classic herbal by internationally renowned herbalist David Hoffman. Easy to use, the herbal is hugely popular with herbalists and laypeople worldwideThe Holistic Herbal covers everything you need to know about growing, gathering, preparing, using and taking herbal medicines to improve and maintain health.With simple b/w line drawn herb illustrations throughout, the book is extremely attractive and contains:-a simple introduction to health, ...

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 an...

• Reveals how herbalism is a powerful way to participate in the green transformation underway in our culture• Examines the radical and non-hierarchical roots of herbalism, the growth of spiritual awakening and social radicalism• Looks at the most recent research in herbalism, revealing the exponential growth in peer-reviewed literature covering phytotherapy and other herbal-oriented healing modalitiesProviding a comprehensive guide to the dynamic new landscape of mo...

The popular guide to herbalism is now available in ebook format for the first time.What is Herbalism?How can it help you become more healthy?Where can you find herbs to help you make remedies?How do you prepare and use the herbs?When can herbalism be used alongside conventional medicine?

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 pre...

A guide to herbal remedies that promote longevity, restore the body’s systems, treat chronic conditions, and maintain natural health• Offers herbal remedies for many conditions associated with aging, such as prostate enlargement, hot flashes, hypertension, insomnia, and arthritis• Provides herbal treatments to restore and maintain function in each of the body’s major systems• Explores more than 150 herbs and their actions on the body and mind, preparation methods, a...

Taking deep, nourishing breaths of fresh air shouldn't be a chore. This easy-to-use reference presents a holistic approach to treating chronic respiratory conditions such as asthma and allergies, as well as shorter-term ailments like bronchitis, hay fever, sinusitis, and the common cold. Noted herbal clinician David Hoffman presents an overview of common respiratory conditions, then details preventative strategies, lifestyle changes, and healing herbal formulas to address each. An A-to-Z d...

Learn to use herbs to treat a variety of digestive ailments and liver diseases.Noted herbal clinician David Hoffman explains the causes and symptoms of fourteen common digestive concerns—including constipation, diarrhea, gas, heartburn, peptic ulcers, and gallstones—then offers simple herbal treatments and lifestyle changes.A comprehensive A-to-Z directory of the thirty-seven herbs that most effective promote a healthy digestive system includes thorough pre...

Strengthen your bones and joints naturally! David Hoffman offers expert advice on how herbal treatments can help those suffering from arthritis, rheumatism, osteoporosis, and other musculoskeletal ailments. Detailed profiles of popular medicinal herbs and their healing properties, clear preparation instructions, and dosage guidelines, will help you create custom-tailored remedies suitable to your individual needs. Learn how to incorporate herbs such as meadowsweet, mustard, bay tree, and m...

Herbs can help prevent heart disease and ease the symptoms of several cardiovascular conditions. This accessible reference includes a detailed A-to-Z directory of the 44 herbs that most benefit the heart. Noted herbal clinician David Hoffman teaches you how to prepare safe and effective herbal teas, tinctures, and supplements to treat high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, varicose veins, angina, and more. Practical tips for incorporating lifestyle changes round out this holistic a...

“Never let the past follow too closely...” Leopold S Lurdan Leopold S Lurdan, an internationally acclaimed food writer and feared restaurant reviewer is an old school friend of Marco Bragg, a successful celebrity chef, entrepreneur and television personality. Lurdan is embarking upon his ‘Italian Project’, a culinary journey tracking through the streets of Rome to the hill top towns of Piedmont, researching his new book on the regional cucina of Italy, Lurdan On The Food And Culinary Tradi...

From the fall of the Soviet Union to the Arab Spring to today’s continuing conflicts, media have played a decisive role in political affairs across the globe—driving the revolutionary changes shaping today’s new world. This is the first book presenting a comprehensive look at the emergence of media as a primary actor, and not merely an observer, of global affairs. As the founder and CEO of Internews, the world’s largest non-governmental media development organization, David Hoffman has had...