The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification

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Matthew Wood

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism

Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification

Matthew Wood

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North Atlantic Books,U.S.
15 July 2011

Traditional medicine & herbal remedies

The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism places the function of western herbs in their true historical context, apart from homeopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, and Ayurveda. Recently there has been a revival of interest in western herbalism, but practitioners haven't been able to explore its benefits due to a void of information on the topic-the system of medicine the herbs fit into had all but disappeared. To remedy the situation, herbalist Matthew Wood has researched the old-time practices and reconstructed them for modern use. In resuscitating western herbal medicine and bringing it up to date, he gives his readers a powerful tool for holistic theory and treatment. Wood makes the point that plant medicines, because they are made from a broad range of chemical components, are naturally suited for the treatment of general patterns in the body. He argues against the biomedical model of standardization, in which herbs are refined and advertised as if they were drugs suited to an exact disease or condition.

By: Matthew Wood
Imprint: North Atlantic Books,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 227mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 377g
ISBN: 9781556435034
ISBN 10: 1556435037
Pages: 300
Publication Date: 15 July 2011
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Matthew Wood is a registered herbalist with the American Herbalists Guild, and has maintained a private practice as an herbalist for twenty years. He lives and practices at Sunnyfield Herb Farm in Minnetrista, Minnesota.

Reviews for The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism: Basic Doctrine, Energetics, and Classification

<i>The Practice of Traditional Western Herbalism</i> is a rallying cry to reexamine our vibrant past traditions and stay true to our roots. This superb book from an incisive mind states the options succinctly. - Keith Robertson