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Depression touches every aspect of human experience-physical well being, relationships with loved ones, work, and spirituality-and can paralyze and alienate. This book offers a wide range of Chinese medicine's self-help and preventative strategies, such as self-massage, magnet therapy, moxibustion, aromatherapy, patent medicines, herbal teas, and more. It also tells how to kick the antidepressant habit and explains how Chinese dietary therapy, exercise, and deep relaxation can help sufferers of depression. ... Read more

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High Altitude Medicine is a comprehensive text on high altitude medical problems offering physicians, medical personnel, students and researchers up-to-date information on clinical aspects of common altitude illnesses. It is composed of three general sections:1. The physiological effects of altitude exposure on essential body functions.2. Complete coverage of acute mountain sickness, high altitude pulmonary edema and other altitude illnesses.3. Sea-level medical conditions that may be adversely affected by altitude including hypertension, coronary disease and pulmonary disease. ... Read more

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Over a span of 5,000 years, China has established the world's most extensive pharmacopoeia of medicinal herbs. Through empirical knowledge of nature, practical application, and gradual reasoning based on experience, a system of herbal medicine has evolved that is as highly developed as Western medicinal science. Chinese herbal medicine is a subject surprisingly neglected in current literature. The highly illustrated Chinese Herbal Medicine fills this void, providing the general reader with insight into one of the world's most complex and little-known sciences. It examines the natural flora and fauna on which herbal medicine is based and explains the philosophy that propelled its development. Describing the art and practice of herbal medicine as applied today, it also highlights the potential to combine modern Western diagnosis, and traditional Chinese treatment to form a complete and effective system for both preventative and curative medicine. Chinese Herbal Medicine is based on research provided by contemporary experts, among them Dr. Huang Powen, an herbal physician and acupuncturist, and Dr. Hong Yixiang, a kung fu master and licensed herbal doctor, both based in Taiwan. The text includes a color-illustrated list of 200 major herbs detailing their use, and provides herbal recipes for some common ailments. ... Read more

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Good overview, little else...
It is definitely a good overview, and if they gave prizes for design of Chinese Medicine Books, this one woud've won them all. The full color format and abundant pictures and drawings make this book a beautiful gift, but that's about it. Like Reid's other books, it is intended as an informational book for laypersons, with a couple of interesting recipes and well-narrated anecdotes and folktales. You can see in CHM, which predates Reid's other books, that his ideas and convictions regarding chinese "self-healing" and energy medicine were not yet developed. The historical overview of Chinese Medicine is very good. The descriptions of practice, however, are confusing, cursory, and/or brief.

There are a couple of mistakes, too. The page facing the full-page reproduction of Hua To, the physician reputed with the discovery and first use of anesthesics, has pictures of the Five Animal Frolic qigong, erroneously described in the picture quotation as Taijiquan. The Five animal frolic predates taijiquan, and although similar, they should not be confused. The bibliography is very short, and not very good. The recipes are a sampling, not a balanced diet, and the index is neither complete nor useful.The last part of the book is a "materia medica", the practical use of which is negligible. The book is indeed not for practitioners of TCM, and this part attests to it. The selection of items for this section, is an arbitrary mixture of the most common and the most exotic. There is no detailed information on use or preparations of the materials listed, although some of them are used in the recipes described afterwards. The glossary and the categorization of the herbs and other substances is correct, though.

Reid is a very opinionated author, although a knowledgeable one, and he doesn't restrain himself much on his views. There is a comparative description of two physicians, where Reid contrasts Taoist and Confucian outlooks on the practice of medicine. It's a bit simplistic and stereotypical to me, but perhaps it can be useful and informative as a sampling of how medicine is practiced in non-communist China. This book is beautifully designed, and I keep it mostly for the pictures, which are well-chosen and illustrating. If you are looking for information on TCM, though, Ted Kaptchuk's The Web that has No Weaver is a better, deeper introduction to the subject.

Great explanation of Chinese Medicine!
Chinese Herbal Medicine by Daniel P. Reid is a wonderful guide to Chinese Herbal Medicine and its philosophies.This is a breif, but understandable summary of the process of diagnosis and treatment from one of the world'smost ancient forms of medicine.

Beth Anne Haigler, Medical Herbalist ... Read more

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More and more people who have been diagnosed with cancer or related illnesses embrace alternative medicines, and seek out holistic practitioners who use vitamins, herbs, nutrition, homeopathy, and acupuncture to treat the disease.This long-awaited book by Donald Yance--one of the nation's most respected herbalists--is a major contribution to the literature of natural healing and cancer. ... Read more

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Excellent Sourcebook
This is an excellent sourcebook for anyone wanting to understand how herbs help cure (and prevent) cancer.The author is extremely knowledgeable about cancer from both the allopathic and naturopathic realms and offers advice for all patients regardless of their choice of treatment. His approach is not the typical one-size-fits all and he offers advice for the many different stages of cancer and treatment. His respectful tone is particularly engaging and I feel this is the kind of book I will refer to many times in the years to come.

If you have not had any treament or surgery for your cancer, read this book immediately. Yance offers advice about how to prepare your immune system for surgery or eliminate it altogether (if appropriate).I wish I had this information before my surgery and hope this book helps someone make a more informed decision.

The ultimate herb book
I've bought many books about herbs over the last 30 years, and this one is the most comprehensive and written with the deepest knowledge.

john rosell
I was diagnosed with Stage four Lung Cancer last month and am undergoing conventional chemotherapy and radiation.I am an herbalist and acupuncturist so I immediately began my search for a reference and a colleague to assist me when the western approaches had done what they could do.I found Herbal Medicine, Healing and Cancer to be a first class resource.Comments that it was not suitable for the lay person, of course did not affect me, although my wife and three lay friends found it very readable.I am half way through conventional treatment and will be contacting either Mr. Yance or one of his colleagues for assistance in planning the second phase of my return to health.

Regarding Vitalistic Spiritistic Woo-Woo:
In terms of vitalism spiritism supernaturalism, I particularly enjoy this line: "the organic foods you eat have a spirit of their own, one that will blend with your spirit and strengthen and empower your vital force [p.354]."This one is good too:"when the right herb is selected [...] its vital life force works synergistically with that of the patient [p.004]."Maybe this is my favorite: "a plant, which is a living and breathing entity, has the ability to understand and work in synchrony with the body's internal needs, in harmony with the vital force within us, to heal and give life [p.094]."Generally, 'like curing like,' 'as X' curing 'X,' is known as sympathetic magic (SM).These quotes are of the vitalistic spiritistic supernaturalistic (VSS) herbalistic strain of sympathetic magic (VSSHerbSM).As apposed to the homeopathic strain (VSSHomSM). -rc.

Book Review
Several times in the course of completing a 4 year degree in Phyto Medicine I came across the work of Donnie Yance. He is well known for his work in treating cancer with Herbal Medicine. This book provides an excellent insight into his experienced approach and use of Herbal Medicine as an adjuvant to "conventional" treatment. Clearly influenced by the great American physicomedicalist, Eli G. Jones (who treated many cancer patients in the early 20th century - when Herbal Medicine was the conventional medicine), he brings the historical evidence base & treatment approaches up to date and expands upon them in the light of modern scientific research.

For the layperson looking for a reputable source of information on Herbal Medicine in cancer treatment & prevention, this would certainly be one of the books to read. As well as being eminently readable for the layperson it is also sufficiently referenced with primary sources for the use of medical practitioners.

From reading the book it is immediately clear that Donnie is a religious man, often mentioning his beliefs in explanation of his own personal approach to the therapeutic relationship with his patients. Rather than clouding or detracting from the scientific content of the book, it helps repeat a common theme in his treatment approach - "compassion" and "treatment of the person, not the disease".

In short, one of the very few non-conventional medicine books relating to this subject that I have on my bookshelf. ... Read more

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Fragrant Herbal
I purchased the book under "used" but it is perfectly new.It arrived in a timely manner and I am very pleased with the entire transaction. ... Read more

Amazon.com Review
A practical guide for the novice gardener who wants to growvegetables, fruits, nuts, herbs, and other useful plant products with theintent of becoming less dependent on outside sources.Includes a sectionon computer gardening resources, including free resources on the Internet. ... Read more

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Urbanish gardener
I loved this book.I don't have a lot of space to work with. I think Martin did a wonderful job of explaining things in great detail without alot of the useless information.Would have loved for there to have been more pictures.

Quick read that I wont pick up again
I expected a book that would give me a lot of information about gardening. Instead the book only gave me acouple paragraphs about certain vegetables and only one parargraph about nut tree's. The Author refers the reader toother books if they need more information any gardening book would be moredetailed then this one. This book was a waste of my money. ... Read more

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This essential handbook presents detailed monographs for approximately 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements--including 19 herbs new to this edition. Arranged in alphabetical order, each monograph incorporates authoritative information on common names, pronunciations (new), scientific names, origins, uses (reported and investigational), forms, dosages, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions, interactions with herbs, drugs, foods, and lab tests, client considerations, pharmacology (pharmacokinetics, chemical components and actions) and references. ... Read more

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Not received
It's been 5 weeks since I ordered this book and have not yet arrived and don't know if if will.

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements
For the most part it is a good book.And it contains important information.
But she left out some important herbs; like Madigascar Periwinkle and Phylanthus Uriniaria and Phylanthus Niuri and Elaphant foot.All of them are cancer fighters and they are used for Hepatitis B too.
Mary Kern, RN-BSN, BS in Health Education, MS in Psychology, Sound Therapist, Herbalist.

Herbs & Natural Supplements
I am a home health nurse whose patients frequently use natural and/or herbal medicines and this book is a great resource to help make sure their prescriptions and natural/herbal meds are compatible. I have also used it to inform my patients of the side effects and desired effects of their herbals and naturals. The book is an invaluaable aid to any nurse whose patients use herbals/naturals.

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements
Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements contains comprehensive monographs of a large number of herbs and supplements commonly found on the market today. Included in each monograph are origin, uses, availability and dosages, contraindications, side effects and adverse reactions, drug interactions, client considerations, pharmacology, and actions of the herb/natural supplement.

With use of nutraceuticals increasing among the general population, this book is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals, and I very strongly recommend it.

Great rresource to have on hand!
This book has helped in various situations and saves a lot of time---I highly reccommend it for all health professionals to have and to be aware of all the new herbs and alternatives that many people are incorporating into their lives.A Godsend! ... Read more

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This comprehensive, fully revised and expanded 2nd Edition of Clinical Botanical Medicine provides clinicians with updated practical information on a broad range of diseases and conditions for which botanical medicine is effective. Special attention is given to toxicity and drug-herb interactions to ensure that the clinician is fully informed about the safety and efficacy of each botanical. Clinical Botanical Medicine, 2nd Edition discusses the interactions between the human body, pharmaceutical drugs, and plants and explores the multifaceted nature of botanical medicine. The book is comprised of revised and updated articles published over the years in Alternative and Complementary Therapies which illustrate the depth and complexity of botanical medicine s role in healing, and demonstrate how our western science-based understanding of herbs can benefit from acknowledging an approach that treats herbs as a whole, living part of healing. ... Read more

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Designed for the acupuncturist, holistic practitioner,herbalist, and Chinese or Western medical student. Disorders arealphabetized by Western conditions and indexed by traditional Chinesemedical terminology for easy reference while patients are in theoffice. The book recommends formulas by a variety of manufacturers,and all herbs are mentioned by the English and Pinyin names. Includessections on Chinese dietary therapy, information about herbalprocessing, and tips on combining formulas. Index. ... Read more

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excellent reference for practitioner's of TCM
The author uses Traditional Chinese Medicine as well as classic Ionic (Greek) medicine to catagorize familiar western herbs. Obviously well researched.The book also contains historical information regarding theuse of herbs in the Western culture.Very useful to have as reference. Iwould highly recommend this set of books to anyone interested in either TCMor herbalism. ... Read more

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This unique encyclopedia is the culmination of alifetime's study, and the author spent fifteen years on itscompilation. It has been hailed as authoritative and invaluable by themedical profession, but its clear, jargon-free style and concisedescriptions also bring an understanding of the use and nature ofherbal medicine to the general reader. For everyday use in minorailments, and for those who seek an alternative to some of thedeep-acting drug treatments of orthodox modern medicine, this book isan essential reference. Its A-Z listing of over 900 entries includes:

• A comprehensive coverage of common and rare disorders, with appropriate treatments

• Entries for more than 550 herbs and plants

• Actions, properties and preparations of herbs, tinctures and essential oils

• Alternative herbal treatment for a number of manufactured drugs currently prescribed

• Major discoveries and developments in the history of herbalism ... Read more

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EVERYTHING GREAT
Great to deal with. Got book on time, in great shape and it was exactly what i ordered!
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systashare
A holistic approach in a form that is pragmatic and informative. It is a reference that guides the paractitoner to continue to consider various alternatives for a condition. The number of relevant conditions similarly, makes this a quick reference marker for approriate prescriptions. I refer to it for confirmation and confidence daily.

Excellent
I have always had an interest in herbal medicine, unfortunetly a good book is hard to come by, this book is excellent you can search by herb which gives its uses, best preparations etc or by ailment in which a recommendation on what is generally the cause with herbal remedies.

A true herbal classic
I love alternative medicine classics - books that are uniquely authoritative and crammed with information. I use this book constantly. There is simply no other source of herbal information which is so comprehensive. It must have taken a lifetime to write. This book is also holistic and does not bow to science at the expense of leaving out valuable traditional information.
Linda Lazarides
Author: The Waterfall Diet; Treat Yourself with Nutritional Therapy ... Read more

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1984 BiWorld Publishers. Pamphlet, 21 Pages. Very good reference guide that lists herbs and how they help. ... Read more

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Open your medicine cabinet and take a look inside.How many pills, tablets, and bottles of syrups do you have that contain chemicals you can't even pronounce?For every ache and ailment, there is a medical prescription.But what about the cures that have been working for centuries? What about nature's medicines? The Natural Medicine Chest is a beautifully illustrated guide which provides the history, descriptions, research, and uses of over 100 healing herbs, foods, and nutrients. ... Read more

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A Compendium of Natural Medicine
A well rounded reference guide on the history, properties, description and applications of healing herbs used in natural pharmacopoeic prevention and treatment. This book offers a comprehensive, easy to read and practical overview of the most popular medicinal herbs and healing foods.The authors provide somatic-based analysis and recommendations on preparing do-it-yourself natural medicines, including infusions, tinctures and salves to name a few. The book is replete with detailed explanations, photographic descriptions and a handy reference index on each herb to make it a valuable source for both novice and experienced naturopath alike. The Natural Medicine Chest is an excellent introduction into the myriad world of natural medicines and home remedies - of great value, not to be missed.

more than just another book on herbal medicine
I waited several months after this book came out before I bought it.Now I am devouring it like I would a good novel, and wonder why I waited so long to get myself a copy.Ellen Kamhi brings to the book all herknowledge that only a microbiologist would have (besides her knowledge as aclinical healer for several decades).Dr. Zampieron brings to the book hisyears of treating people in his clinic of naturopathic medicine.As anexample of the quality of the information: a friend and I wanted to get thereal truth about using ephedra.In all other literature we only ran in towarnings to stay away from ephedra.This book gave a history of benefitsof ephedra and guidelines for using it safely.The information isresearched in great detail, and the authors continually cite refereedjournal articlesto show the reader what science has done up to now tovalidate these traditionally-used herbal remedies. You also get detailedinstructions on how to make tinctures, poutices, castor oil packs,etc. Bottom line, with this book you are on your way to health and wellness withthe gifts the planet has given us, in the form of plants. ... Read more

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Research for understanding the foundations of effective botanical medicines.
Discusses relationship between food, herbs and drugs.
Examines traditional and modern herbal preparations
Quotes from Eclectic pharmacist and authority John Uri Lloyd
Considers different modern methods for producing botanical products. ... Read more

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Why use poisonous drugs when nature in her wisdom and beneficence has provided, in her great vegetable laboratories, the fields and the forests, relief for most of the ills of mankind? Found in this little book is a collection of valuable medicinal formulae and guide to the manufacture of botanical medicines. ... Read more

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At a time when America is focused on providing economical and effective health care for all its citizens, Chinese herbal medicine should not be ignored. This book is not only about healing with Chinese herbs, but also about the practice of a prominent herbalist being impacted by war and technology during an eventful period of the twentieth century. Apart from its medical value regarding prevention and cure, this book will greatly enhance our knowledge about peoples and cultures. ... Read more

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An excellent source for Chinese Herbs
This useful work, is drafted in an autobiographical style of the personal journey of a practioner of Chinese Herbs.It is a classic source and useful for both the early student as well as the experienced professional.

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In a Nutshell Series title--Chinese medicine dates back over 3,000 years and remains one of the most powerful forms of healing. This introduction covers the basic principles and 25 common herbal remedies. ... Read more

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NOTE: 1995 5TH EDITION. Pictorial soft cover, 96 pages, text in new condition, cover has minor shelf wear. Global Health Ltd, 1995, 5th Edition. ... Read more

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The Vitamin Herb Guide: Natural Treatments for the World's 220 Most Common Ailments
This book is for the person who wants to stay healthy.It is the most valuable reference book on herbs.I have learned more about herbs and nutrition from this book which surpasses any other herbal book I've read.When my youngest son had a spider bite years ago, I read this book to know more about herbs that are natural antibiotic and natural anti-inflammatory. The herbs cleared up the infection from the spider bite in 24 hours.I was amazed!I take herbs daily and I haven't had the flu in years.There's a lot to be learned from diet and nutrition that medical science is denying that works. ... Read more

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One of America's foremost herbalists provides concise, simple-to-understand, and practical information for using herbs for health and well-being. Each book contains profiles of specific herbs, cautions, contraindications, and easy-to-make recipes to relieve common ailments. ... Read more

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Excellent....However....
This is an excellent resource book. Rosemary gives you natural remedies to common ailments that we all suffer from. Her books are easy to read and comprehend and a valuable addition to any herbal library. I can't say enough good things about her books: she gives you recipies to follow, ways to prepare herbal concoctions in various forms using a variety of bases and her writing is very down to earth.

Here is the however: This book and a few of her others are completely included in her book "Rosemary Gladstar's Family Herbal". The "Family Herbal" includes: Taming Stress & Anxiety, Home Remedies for Everyday Ailments, Recipes for Radiant Beauty, For Children, For Women, For Men and also For Elders and even more information then that - including information on how to prepare herbs, An A - Z Herbal Apothecary, etc...

The only book, where the topic is also touched on in "The Family Herbal", I would purchase aside from "The Family Herbal" is "Herbal Healing For Women" and any of her other books whose titles aren't included in "The Family Herbal"

Excellent skincare recipes
I use her recipe for cleansing grains every day.It's the only thing I've found that cleans my super dry skin without leaving it drier.Also used her directions to henna my hair for the first time.I order her products as well and they are all wonderful.

Good information
I appreciate books like this that are relatively inexpensive and good
to have on hand to give the best of the best and the most useful of
the useful.Gladstars book explains those basic herbs that we should
have around the house all of the time... Buy this book to see what you
need to keep stocked in your medicine closet.

Herbs to always have on hand.
Rosemary Gladstar truly knows her subject matter.She has perfected the way to individualize health concerns and write detailingthe herbaltreatments for that area.In this book, however she has given us the mostimportant and the most "universal" (in terms of their diverseuses) herbs that we should always have on hand.I don't think it was anaccident that her name is Rosemary.Good work Ms. Gladstar. ... Read more