Herbal Remedies Handbook

290 Pages·2018·0.95 MB·English

by  Dr. Andrew Chevallier

H E R B A L
R E M E D I E S
H A N D B O O K
MORE THAN 140 PLANT PROFILES
REMEDIES FOR OVER 50 COMMON CONDITIONS
ANDREW CHEVALLIER
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H E R B A L
R E M E D I E S
H A N D B O O K
MORE THAN 140 PLANT PROFILES
REMEDIES FOR OVER 50 COMMON CONDITIONS
ANDREW CHEVALLIER
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THIS EDITION
Editorial assistants Rosamund Cox,
Poppy Blakiston-Houston
Senior editor Kathryn Meeker
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pre-production
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Senior DTP designer, Delhi Pushpak Tyagi Foreword 9
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manager, Delhi Introduction 10
This American edition, 2018
First American edition, 2007
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Important notice: Do not try to self-diagnose or attempt
self-treatment for serious long-term problems without first
consulting a qualified medical herbalist or doctor. Do not
take any herb without first checking the cautions in the
relevant herb entry and the guidelines in Safety and Quality
pp.40–51. Do not exceed dosages recommended. Always
consult a professional if symptoms persist. If taking
prescribed medicines, seek professional advice before
using herbal remedies.
A catalog record of this book
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ISBN 978-1-4654-7465-0
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CONTENTS
USING HERBAL Blood, metabolic 264
REMEDIES
Bladder and
urinary tract 265
Making herbal
medicines 26 Joints, muscles,
and bone 266
Types of herbal
remedy 30 Skin 267
Herbal remedies Women’s health
at home 34 problems 268
The home herbal 36 A–Z OF HERBAL Men’s health
problems 270
REMEDIES
The herb garden 38
Mental and
A–F 54 emotional
problems 271
SAFETY AND G–L 135
QUALITY Promoting health
M–R 162 and performance 272
Safety concerns 42 S–Z 196 Supporting
immune function 272
Dosage and
sensible use 44 Children’s
COMMON HEALTH
common health
Pregnancy and PROBLEMS problems 273
after 46
Tips for Head 259
home use 48
Throat, chest,
How to and lungs 261 Glossary 276
buy remedies 50 Resources 278
Digestion 262
Index 280
Circulation and
heart 263 Acknowledgments 288
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