| Description |
xi, 362 pages : color illustrations ; 24 cm |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 347-348) and index. |
| Contents |
Getting started : basic concepts for having success with herbal medicine -- Herbal preparations : understanding the many ways to prepare and use herbs -- Using fresh plants : harvesting, drying and using fresh herbs -- Dried herbs : bulk herbs, capsules and tablets -- Introduction to extractions : terms, equipment, solvents and calculations -- Making basic extracts : extracting herbs in water, alcohol, glycerin and vinegar -- Advanced extraction techniques : percolation extracts, fluid extracts and Soxhlet extracts -- Topical preparations : oil-based extractions, topical and local applications -- Other preparations : concentrates, lozenges and Chinese methods -- Aromatherapy and flower essences : two unique ways to extract and use herbs -- Formulas and dosages : designing herbal formulas and using herbs effectively -- Sample formulas : some of Steven Horne and Thomas Easley's favorite formulas -- Single herbs : instructions for preparing and using single herbs. |
| Subject |
Plants, Medicinal.
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Plant Preparations.
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Phytotherapy -- methods.
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| Genre/Form |
Formularies.
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| Added Author |
Horne, Steven H, author.
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| Other Form: |
Online version: |
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Easley, Thomas, 1982- , author. Modern herbal dispensatory Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, [2016] 9781623170806 (DLC) 2016013649 |
| ISBN |
9781623170790 PAP 24.95 |
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1623170796 PAP 24.95 |
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