Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 5: Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology, including Allergies, the Immune System, the Musculoskeletal System, and the Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat

Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a five-volume set that provides a comprehensive and practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. It is organized by body system and includes hundreds of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. Volume 5 focuses on autoimmune and allergic conditions, and includes herbal therapies for eye infections, glaucoma, sinus infections, colds, sore throats, tooth decay, and oral infections. Each chapter includes a materia medica section that describes individual herbs with tips on their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant best addresses. The text aims to teach by example, helping clinicians develop their own intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas.

Format: Hardback
Length: 304 pages
Publication date: 25 November 2021
Publisher: Chelsea Green Publishing Co

Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, a five-volume masterpiece crafted specifically for students of herbalism and practicing herbalists, stands as an indispensable and comprehensive reference manual. Authored by the esteemed Dr. Jill Stansbury, with a wealth of clinical expertise and extensive research at her disposal, this invaluable resource offers an unparalleled array of herbal formulas.

Organized meticulously by body system, each volume in this esteemed set encompasses hundreds of meticulously crafted formulas designed to address a wide range of common health conditions. Moreover, it provides specialized formulas tailored to address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. For each formula, Dr. Stansbury delves into a concise explanation, elucidating how the selected herbs specifically target the underlying condition.

To enhance the reader's experience, sidebars and user-friendly lists are included, offering valuable guidance in selecting the most suitable herbs for specific presentations. These lists also provide insights into the traditional uses of both Western and traditional Asian formulas and herbs, which are readily accessible in the United States.

In the fifth and final volume, Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals delves into the realm of autoimmune and allergic conditions, encompassing a wide array of conditions such as allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, hives, and food sensitivities. A dedicated chapter focuses on the ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and throat, presenting herbal therapies for a multitude of conditions, including eye infections, glaucoma, and various other eye disorders. Sinus infections, colds, and sore throats are also addressed, along with tooth decay and oral infections.

Furthermore, the musculoskeletal system is extensively covered, addressing both common ailments like sore muscles and bruising as well as chronic conditions like fibromyalgia, arthritis, and osteoporosis. Each chapter includes a comprehensive materia medica section, providing detailed descriptions of individual herbs, highlighting their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant is most effective in addressing.

These formularies serve as a valuable tutorial for budding herbalists, imparting essential knowledge on the intricate art of fine-tuning herbal formulas to achieve optimal therapeutic outcomes. Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a testament to Dr. Stansbury's profound dedication and expertise in the field of herbal medicine, making it an indispensable resource for healthcare professionals seeking to harness the power of nature for the well-being of their patients.

Weight: 886g
Dimension: 210 x 262 x 29 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781603588577