Native Healers. Anita Ralph
NATIVE HEALERS
Foundations in Western Herbal Medicine
Anita Ralph and Mary Tassell
AEON
First published in 2020 by
Aeon Books
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Copyright © 2020 by Anita Ralph and Mary Tassell
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ISBN-13: 978-1-91280-711-6
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The intent of this book is solely informational and educational. The information and suggestions in this book are not intended to replace the advice or treatments given by health care professionals, including your medical herbalist. The authors and publisher have made every effort to present accurate information. However, they shall be neither responsible nor liable for any problem that may arise from information in this book.
CONTENTS
Drawing from the deep pool: the history, scope and core principles of herbal medicine in the West
Key concepts of Western herbal medicine
Core foundational principles of herbal practice
Key concepts about medicinal plants
Key concepts of the approach of the Western medical herbalist
Quick checklist for clinicians advising patients about the use of herbal medicine
Developing knowledge of plants: an introduction to plant science
The scientific naming of plants
Four important medicinal plant families
Sensorial tasting of medicinal plants
The human body: a herbalist's eye view
The digestive system
The cardiovascular system
The reproductive system