Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 3: Endocrinology, including the Adrenal and Thyroid Systems, Metabolic Endocrinology

Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a comprehensive reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals, providing hundreds of formulas to treat common health conditions and addressing specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. Volume 3 focuses on endocrine systems, covering thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome, and reproductive endocrinology. Each chapter includes a materia medica section and teaches clinicians to develop their intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 272 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2019
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co

Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a comprehensive and practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Authored by Dr. Jill Stansbury, a renowned expert with decades of clinical experience and extensive research, this five-volume set offers an unparalleled range of herbal formulas.

Organized by body system, each volume in the Herbal Formularies series includes hundreds of formulas designed to address common health conditions as well as specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. Dr. Stansbury provides concise explanations of how the selected herbs target the specific condition, accompanied by helpful sidebars and user-friendly lists that assist readers in selecting the most suitable herbs for their needs.

Volume 3, in particular, focuses on the endocrine systems, offering comprehensive formulas and supporting information for treating thyroid disease, adrenal disorders, diabetes, and metabolic syndrome. This volume also delves into the female and male reproductive systems, covering conditions related to menstruation, PMS, fertility, pregnancy, and the prostate. Reproductive endocrinology is one of Dr. Stansbury's areas of specialization, and she provides herbal formulas and therapies for pelvic inflammatory disease, genital herpes, ovarian cysts, endometriosis, PCOS, uterine fibroids, low libido, erectile dysfunction, and various other reproductive health concerns.

In addition to providing formulas and therapies, Dr. Stansbury discusses the role of herbal medicine in the prevention and treatment of reproductive cancers. Each chapter includes a materia medica section that provides detailed descriptions of individual herbs, including their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms they are most effective in addressing. This section serves as a valuable tutorial for budding herbalists, offering insights into the herb's characteristics and their potential applications in healthcare.

The Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals series is an invaluable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to incorporate herbal medicine into their practice. With its comprehensive coverage of body systems, extensive formula collection, and expert guidance from Dr. Stansbury, this set empowers practitioners to provide holistic and effective treatment options for their patients. Whether you are a seasoned herbalist or a healthcare professional seeking to expand your knowledge and expertise in herbal medicine, this series is an essential tool for your practice.

Weight: 832g
Dimension: 210 x 262 x 26 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781603588553