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Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 2

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Hananja Brice-Ytsma, Nathalie Chidley · 2024 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1801520058

Companion volume to Vol 1. Holistic herbal approach to a wider range of gynaecological conditions. 546 pages. Published April 2024.

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A Working Herbal Dispensary: Respecting Herbs as Individuals

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Lucy Jones · 2023 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1801520423

Beautifully illustrated materia medica covering 108 herbs with individual characters and medicinal virtues. Emphasises treating dietary and lifestyle factors alongside herbal prescribing.

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Immune Resilience: The Foundation for Optimal Health

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Aviva Romm · 2022 · Avery · ISBN 978-0593329597

Evidence-based herbal and nutritional strategies for immune system optimisation.

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The Phytotherapy Desk Reference (6th ed.)

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Michael Thomsen · 2022 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1801520058

Practical clinical desk reference with evidence-based herb monographs and indications. Useful quick reference for practitioners.

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Plant Medicine: A Collection of the Teachings of Herbalists Christopher Hedley and Non Shaw

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Christopher Hedley, Non Shaw, Guy Waddell · 2022 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807253

Comprehensive compendium of Hedley and Shaw's teachings covering physiomedicalism, Galenic humoral medicine, and clinical herbal practice. Edited by Guy Waddell.

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Herbal Medicine and Reproductive Health

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Marie Reilly · 2022 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807215

Clinical herbal reference specifically focused on reproductive health conditions for both sexes.

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Self-Sufficient Herbalism: A Guide to Growing, Gathering and Processing Your Herbal Dispensary

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Lucy Jones · 2021 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807055

First definitive guide to growing, wild harvesting and preserving medicinal herbs for a working dispensary. Covers environmental sustainability and quality control.

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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 5: Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology

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Jill Stansbury · 2021 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603588577

Covers immune conditions, musculoskeletal and orthopaedic conditions, ear/nose/throat. Completes Stansbury's comprehensive five-volume clinical formulary series.

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A Herbal Book of Making and Taking

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Christopher Hedley · 2021 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807185

Practical guide to herbal preparations and their therapeutic application by the late Christopher Hedley, a foundational British herbalist.

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Functional Herbal Therapy: A Modern Paradigm for Clinicians

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Kerry Bone · 2021 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807246

Groundbreaking clinical text presenting Bone's holistic, multidisciplinary model of Functional Herbal Therapy. Highly relevant to clinical practice.

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The Secret Life of Chocolate

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Marcos Patchett · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1911597063

Comprehensive 726-page reference on Theobroma cacao — its botany, pharmacology, traditional medicine uses, and psychoactive properties. Highly relevant for chocolate/cacao as a medicinal plant.

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The Handbook of Constitutional and Energetic Herbal Medicine

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Andrew Stableford · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807116

Comprehensive guide to constitutional and energetic frameworks in Western herbal medicine. Bridges traditional and modern practice.

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The Enchantment of Western Herbal Medicine: Herbalists, Plants, and Nonhuman Agency

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Guy Waddell · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1911597568

Explores the philosophical and relational foundations of Western herbalism. Valuable for understanding the broader context of herbal practice.

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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 4: Neurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management

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Jill Stansbury · 2020 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603588560

Covers cognitive and neurologic conditions, emotional and psychiatric conditions, and pain management with herbal formulas.

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Herbal Medicine in Treating Gynaecological Conditions Volume 1: Herbs, Hormones, Pre-Menstrual Syndrome and Menopause

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Hananja Brice-Ytsma, Adrian McDermott · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1911597704

In-depth clinical textbook on herbal approaches to gynaecological conditions. Covers hormones, PMS and menopause in detail.

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Native Healers: Herbalism, Western Medicine and the Making of Modern Herbal Practice

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Anita Ralph, Michael Ash · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807093

Explores the history and science behind Western herbal medicine, bridging traditional knowledge and modern clinical evidence.

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The Energetics of Western Herbs: A Materia Medica Integrating Western and Chinese Therapeutics (4th ed.)

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Peter Holmes · 2020 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1912807420

Definitive integration of Western and Chinese herbal energetics across two volumes. Covers actions, indications, and therapeutic context in depth.

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Herbal Therapeutics: Specific Indications for Herbs and Herbal Formulas

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David Winston · 2019 · Herbal Therapeutics Research Library · ISBN 978-0965851817

Practical guide to specific indications, energetics and formulation based on traditional Eclectic and Cherokee knowledge.

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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 3: Endocrinology

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Jill Stansbury · 2019 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603588553

Covers thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, diabetes, and metabolic conditions. Clinical herbal formulas with supporting evidence.

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Evolutionary Herbalism: Science, Spirituality, and Medicine from the Heart of Nature

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Sajah Popham · 2019 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1623173135

Integrates spagyric, astrological and physiological frameworks for holistic herbal practice. Recommended for deeper energetic understanding.

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Materia Medica of Western Herbs

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Carole Fisher · 2018 · Aeon Books · ISBN 978-1911597513

Detailed monographs covering 180 of the most commonly used medicinal herbs. Designed for worldwide clinical use. Essential reference.

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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 2: Circulation and Respiration

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Jill Stansbury · 2018 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603587983

Covers cardiovascular and respiratory conditions with evidence-based herbal formulas. Part of Stansbury's landmark five-volume clinical series.

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Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1: Digestion and Elimination

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Jill Stansbury · 2018 · Chelsea Green Publishing · ISBN 978-1603587075

Covers the gastrointestinal system, liver, gallbladder, urinary system, and skin. Practical formulary with clinical herbal formulas by naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury.

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Adrenal Thyroid Revolution

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Aviva Romm · 2017 · HarperOne · ISBN 978-0062476593

Integrative approach to adrenal and thyroid conditions with herbal and lifestyle protocols.

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Botanical Medicine for Women's Health

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Aviva Romm · 2017 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0702070747

Comprehensive evidence-based reference covering herbal medicine for the full spectrum of women's health conditions. Core clinical text.

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Healing Lyme: Natural Healing of Lyme Borreliosis and the Coinfections Chlamydia and Spotted Fever Rickettsioses

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Stephen Harrod Buhner · 2015 · Raven Press · ISBN 978-0970869630

In-depth herbal protocols for Lyme disease and co-infections. Highly regarded clinical reference.

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Plant Intelligence and the Imaginal Realm

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Stephen Harrod Buhner · 2014 · Bear & Company · ISBN 978-1591431350

Explores the deeper ecological and medicinal relationships between plants and humans.

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Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine

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Kerry Bone, Simon Mills · 2013 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443069925

Gold standard clinical phytotherapy text. Includes evidence grading and safety profiles.

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Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine

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Kerry Bone, Simon Mills · 2013 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443069925

The definitive clinical phytotherapy textbook. Covers pharmacology, evidence base, and clinical application for all major herbs. Essential core reference.

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Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition

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Joseph E. Pizzorno, Michael T. Murray · 2012 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-1437723335

Comprehensive reference for naturopathic and integrative medicine. Covers disease-specific nutritional, botanical and lifestyle protocols with extensive evidence-based citations. Essential clinical reference.

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Herbal Antibiotics: Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria

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Stephen Harrod Buhner · 2012 · Storey Publishing · ISBN 978-1603429900

Comprehensive guide to using herbs against resistant bacterial infections. Covers protocols, mechanisms and dosing.

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Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects

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Iris Benzie, Sissi Wachtel-Galor · 2011 · CRC Press / Taylor & Francis · ISBN 978-1439807132

Open access. Covers molecular mechanisms and clinical evidence for major herbs.

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Women, Hormones and the Menstrual Cycle

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Ruth Trickey · 2011 · Melbourne Holistic Health Group · ISBN 978-0646394381

Definitive clinical text on female reproductive health, menstrual disorders and herbal/nutritional interventions. Essential for women's health practice.

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Herbal Contraindications and Drug Interactions

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Francis Brinker · 2010 · Eclectic Medical Publications · ISBN 978-1888483079

Comprehensive herb-drug interaction reference. Essential safety resource.

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The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to New World Medicinal Plants

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Matthew Wood · 2009 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556437793

Companion volume covering North American and New World herbs with energetic and clinical detail.

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The Earthwise Herbal: A Complete Guide to Old World Medicinal Plants

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Matthew Wood · 2008 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556436925

In-depth energetic and clinical materia medica for European and Mediterranean herbs. Synthesis of traditional and modern herbalism.

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The Male Herbal: The Definitive Health Care Book for Men and Boys

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James Green · 2007 · Crossing Press · ISBN 978-1580911726

Men's health herbal medicine — conditions, herbs, formulation and lifestyle approaches.

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Adaptogens: Herbs for Strength, Stamina, and Stress Relief

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David Winston, Steven Maimes · 2007 · Healing Arts Press · ISBN 978-1594771583

Authoritative reference on adaptogenic herbs, mechanisms, and clinical use.

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British Herbal Compendium Vol 1 & 2

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Peter Bradley · 2006 · British Herbal Medicine Association · ISBN 978-0903032094

Clinical monographs aligned with BHP standards. Widely used in UK herbal practice.

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Phytotherapy: A Quick Reference to Herbal Medicine

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Ulrich Brendler, Joerg Gruenwald, Christof Jaenicke · 2006 · CRC Press · ISBN 978-0849319167

Quick clinical desk reference with evidence-based summaries.

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The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety

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Simon Mills, Kerry Bone · 2005 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443071676

Definitive reference for herb safety, contraindications and herb-drug interactions.

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EMA Committee on Herbal Medicinal Products (HMPC) Monographs

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European Medicines Agency · 2004 · European Medicines Agency

Regulatory monographs published by the EMA HMPC. Well-established and traditional use.

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A Clinical Guide to Blending Liquid Herbs

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Kerry Bone · 2003 · Churchill Livingstone · ISBN 978-0443072437

Practical guide to formulation, dosing and combination of liquid herbal extracts.

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Medical Herbalism: The Science and Practice of Herbal Medicine

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David Hoffmann · 2003 · Healing Arts Press · ISBN 978-0892817498

Comprehensive clinical phytotherapy reference covering actions, indications, and pharmacology.

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European Scientific Cooperative on Phytotherapy (ESCOP) Monographs

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ESCOP · 2003 · ESCOP / Thieme

EU regulatory-grade herb monographs. Highest standard for European clinical herbalism.

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Holistic Herbal: A Safe and Practical Guide to Making and Using Herbal Remedies

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David Hoffmann · 2002 · Element Books · ISBN 978-0007145621

Accessible yet thorough guide to Western herbalism covering systems, actions, materia medica and remedies. Excellent general reference.

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Weiss's Herbal Medicine, 2nd Edition

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Rudolf Fritz Weiss, Volker Fintelmann · 2000 · Thieme · ISBN 978-3131024824

Classic German phytotherapy textbook, translated into English. Comprehensive clinical guide covering indications, dosages and pharmacology for major medicinal herbs. A foundational European herbal medicine reference.

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The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook: A Home Manual

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James Green · 2000 · Crossing Press · ISBN 978-0895949905

Comprehensive practical guide to preparing herbal medicines — tinctures, teas, oils, salves, and more. Widely used as a teaching text.

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Botanical Influences on Illness: A Sourcebook of Clinical Research

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Melvyn Werbach, Michael Murray · 2000 · Third Line Press · ISBN 978-0961855055

Condition-focused clinical research summaries for practitioners.

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WHO Monographs on Selected Medicinal Plants

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World Health Organization · 1999 · World Health Organization

International standard monographs covering quality, safety, and efficacy of medicinal plants.

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Saw Palmetto for Men and Women

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David Winston · 1999 · Storey Publishing · ISBN 978-1580170871

Focused clinical guide to Saw Palmetto — indications, dosing, and evidence.

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Sacred and Herbal Healing Beers

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Stephen Harrod Buhner · 1998 · Siris Books · ISBN 978-0937381861

Historical and practical guide to herbal fermentation traditions and medicinal properties.

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The Book of Herbal Wisdom: Using Plants as Medicine

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Matthew Wood · 1997 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556432323

Foundational text blending traditional Western, Native American and homeopathic perspectives on plant medicine.

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The British Herbal Pharmacopoeia

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British Herbal Medicine Association · 1996 · British Herbal Medicine Association · ISBN 978-0903032070

UK standard pharmacopoeia for herbal medicines. Quality standards and therapeutic guidance.

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PubMed / MEDLINE

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National Library of Medicine · 1996 · US National Library of Medicine

Primary database for peer-reviewed clinical studies and systematic reviews. Use PMID to cite specific articles.

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Chanchal Cabrera's Fibromyalgia: A Journey Toward Healing

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Chanchal Cabrera · 1996 · Contemporary Books · ISBN 978-0809231348

Herbal and holistic approaches to fibromyalgia management. Combines botanical, nutritional and lifestyle medicine.

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Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences

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Matthew Wood · 1992 · North Atlantic Books · ISBN 978-1556431173

Historical and philosophical foundations of vitalist herbal medicine.

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A Modern Herbal

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Margaret Grieve · 1931 · Jonathan Cape · ISBN 978-0486227986

Classic and foundational reference covering botanical, chemical, pharmacological and folk uses of hundreds of herbs. Widely considered a cornerstone of Western herbalism.

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