An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary: The Art & Science of Creating Effective Herbal Remedies

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Holly Bellebuono

An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary

The Art & Science of Creating Effective Herbal Remedies

Holly Bellebuono

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Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
08 November 2017

Traditional medicine & herbal remedies

Explore the ancient art of formulary with award-winning herbalist Holly Bellebuono's comprehensive guide to creating effective herbal medicine. Organized by body systems, An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary shows how to design a holistic treatment for acute and chronic conditions.

Packed with detailed information on more than one hundred plants, An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary is the go-to reference for formulary. Holly presents her 4-tier formula structure, a commonsense way to integrate a wide range of herbal actions while keeping the formula simple. She also shares the history of healing traditions as well as personal and clinical examples that illustrate the art of combining plants for illnesses, preventative care, and overall wellness. With this book's guidance, healing-arts practitioners can turn formulary into a rewarding and practical skill.

Praise:

""Holly has blended the richness of the Western herbal tradition with the transformative insights of modern holistic medicine. This book is a cornucopia of herbal insights.""—David Hoffmann, BS, FNIMH, medical herbalist

By: Holly Bellebuono
Imprint: Llewellyn Publications,U.S.
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 22mm
Weight: 612g
ISBN: 9780738753034
ISBN 10: 0738753033
Pages: 384
Publication Date: 08 November 2017
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Contents Introduction: Wholeness and the Ultimate Question—What Is Healing? 1 Part One: Formulary: Crafting Formulas in Herbal Medicine Chapter One: A History of Herbal Formulary 13 Chapter Two: The 4-Tier Formula Structure 25 Part Two: Core Body Systems Chapter Three: Digestion 49 Chapter Four: Cardiovascular 73 Chapter Five: Respiratory 99 Part Three: Brain Chapter Six: The Brain and Nervous System 123 Chapter Seven: Memory and Cognitive Thought 137 Chapter Eight: The Immune System 153 Chapter Nine: Inflammation and Pain 177 Chapter Ten: The Skin—Wounds and First Aid 185 Part Five: Hormones and the Endocrine System Chapter Eleven: Menarche and Herbal Medicine for Teenage Women 211 Chapter Twelve: Herbal Medicine for Midlife Women 227 Chapter Thirteen: Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Post-Partum Care 237 Chapter Fourteen: Menopause 249 Chapter Fifteen: The Endocrine System 259 Chapter Sixteen: Herbal Healing for Men 271 Chapter Seventeen: The Urinary System 281 Endnote 289 Part Six: Glossaries Glossary A: Herbal Actions 295 Glossary B: Phytochemicals 305 Glossary C: Herbal Tonics 313 Glossary D: Herbal Tonics by Body System 319 Glossary E: United Plant Savers Lists 325 Bibliography 329 Index 339

Holly Bellebuono (Massachusetts) is an entrepreneur and herbalist of 30 years. Through courses, workshops, and retreats, she guides people to think creatively about success, business, healing, and purpose. Visit her at HollyBellebuono.com.

Reviews for An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary: The Art & Science of Creating Effective Herbal Remedies

""Holly has blended the richness of the Western herbal tradition with the transformative insights of modern holistic medicine. This book is a cornucopia of herbal insights.""—David Hoffmann, BS, FNIMH, medical herbalist