Description
Book SynopsisOrganized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms.
Trade Review"...an extremely good read...a productive mine of information...laced liberally with humour, human observation and practical examples..." (
Plant Talk, May 2004)
Table of ContentsProprietary Registered and Trademark Names and Owners.
Preface.
Acknowledgements.
1. Introduction.
2. Complementary and Alternative Medicine.
PART I: INJURIOUS PLANTS.
3. Internal Poisons.
4. Immune System and Cell Modifiers.
5. Allergies.
PART II: REMEDIAL PLANTS.
6. Cancer.
7. Musculoskeletal System.
8. Peripheral Nervous System.
9. Heart and Circulation.
10. Metabolism.
11. Sensory Organs: Eye and Ear.
12. Oral Hygiene.
13. Gastrointestinal Tract.
14. Respiratory System.
15. Urogenital System.
16. Skin.
17. Deterrents: Antibiotics, Antiseptics, Pesticides, and Herbicides.
18. Panaceas, Adaptogens, and Tonics.
PART III: PSYCHOACTIVE PLANTS.
19. Central Nervous System and Psychiatry.
20. Stimulants.
21. Hallucinogens.
22. Depressants.
Appendix A: Outline Classification of Plants.
Appendix B: Bibliography of Traditional and Herbal Medicine and Ethnobotany.
Glossary.
Index.
