Pau D Arco

Author : Kenneth Jones
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1995-03-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781620551851

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Pau d'Arco by Kenneth Jones Pdf

As the most complete chronicle of the science and folklore of pau d’arco, this book will serve as an invaluable resource for herbalists, scientists, and anyone interested in medicines from the rain forests of South America. Kenneth Jones describes the different varieties of pau d’arco and their applications in South American folk medicine, as well as giving clear directions for the herb’s preparation and dosage in the form of a tea and as an extract. Reviewing the wide-ranging scientific literature concerning pau d’arco, he also summarizes the results of the most up-to-date research on its medical benefits. Moreover, he points out the ecological dangers facing this and other valuable rain forest plants, stressing our need to ensure the sustainability of the tropical rain forests and the life giving herbs they contain.

Author : Kenneth Jones
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 164 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1995-03
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0892814977

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Pau D'Arco by Kenneth Jones Pdf

Traditionally used to treat a wide range of ailments, the bark of the pau d'arco tree is today widely used as an immunostimulant. Many have found it to be particularly valuable in managing allergies associated with Candida. Kenneth Jones describes the usage of pau d'arco in South American folk medicine, and gives clear directions for its preparation as a tea and as an extract.

Author : Walter Lubeck
Publisher : Lotus Press
Page : 136 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0914955527

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Healing Power of Pau D'Arco by Walter Lubeck Pdf

Pau d'Arco is a traditional South American herb long revered for its extraordinary healing powers. This book explores its many and varied uses, its specific preparation techniques and some background on its long history. The components of the lapacho (pau d'arco) bark have a detoxifying, anti-mycotic and anti-carcinogenic effect. The book includes the best recipes for using the tea effectively.

Author : Susan G. Wynn,Barbara Fougere
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 736 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2006-11-29
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323029988

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Veterinary Herbal Medicine by Susan G. Wynn,Barbara Fougere Pdf

This full-color reference offers practical, evidence-based guidance on using more than 120 medicinal plants, including how to formulate herbal remedies to treat common disease conditions. A body-systems based review explores herbal medicine in context, offering information on toxicology, drug interactions, quality control, and other key topics. More than 120 herbal monographs provide quick access to information on the historical use of the herb in humans and animals, supporting studies, and dosing information. Includes special dosing, pharmacokinetics, and regulatory considerations when using herbs for horses and farm animals. Expanded pharmacology and toxicology chapters provide thorough information on the chemical basis of herbal medicine. Explores the evolutionary relationship between plants and mammals, which is the basis for understanding the unique physiologic effects of herbs. Includes a body systems review of herbal remedies for common disease conditions in both large and small animals. Discusses special considerations for the scientific research of herbs, including complex and individualized interventions that may require special design and nontraditional outcome goals.

Author : Frankie Avalon Wolfe
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 406 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0028633725

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The Complete Idiot's Guide to Herbal Remedies by Frankie Avalon Wolfe Pdf

Herbal remedies are laid bare in an insightful new guide that lists hundreds of herbs along with their scientific names, historic and current uses, and dosage advice, as well as plentiful advice on the role of such popular remedies as echinacea, ginseng, and St. John's Wort in curing a host of common ailments. Original.

Author : Simon Y Mills,Kerry Bone
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2004-12-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443071713

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The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety by Simon Y Mills,Kerry Bone Pdf

Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions. Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine. Presents authoritative and credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners. Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough and comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice. Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs and drugs, and quality issues. Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy and lactation that is realistic and appropriate to herb use. Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media and medical journals on herb safety issues. Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity and the effects in relation to kava. Kava safety is a hot topic. Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy and lactation considerations.

Author : Jill Crista
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 200 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-09-24
Category : Dampness in buildings
ISBN : 1988645182

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Break the Mold by Jill Crista Pdf

Traditional Chinese edition of Break The Mold: 5 Tools to Conquer Mold and Take Back Your Health

Author : M.M. Grandtner,Julien Chevrette
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 1171 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-21
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780123969545

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Dictionary of Trees, Volume 2: South America by M.M. Grandtner,Julien Chevrette Pdf

Dictionary of South American Trees provides a single-source reference for botanists, biologists, ecologists, and climatologists on the many native trees in South America. The index lets readers find a tree in four languages, by its common name, or abbreviation, followed by taxonomy that includes common uses for each part of the tree. Using this information, scientists and students can identify and classify plants, their growth structure and environment, the uses of their products, and alternative options with similar characteristics. Complete coverage of all native South American trees—the only single-source reference for botanists, biologists, ecologists and climatologists working in this diverse and changing region Includes taxonomy at genera, species, sub-species, and varietal levels, providing information from the most basic level up and allowing readers to identify their subjects using numerous criteria Indicates Latin, English, French, and Spanish names as well as common names and abbreviations, facilitating accurate and efficient identification Provides growth information, climatology, ecology and uses for the tree to provide insight into each tree as well as for comparative purposes when seeking similar tree-based resources

Author : United States. Office of Geography
Publisher : U.S. Government Printing Office
Page : 924 pages
File Size : 51,9 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Brazil
ISBN : PSU:000015194343

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Brazil; Official Standard Names Approved by the United States Board on Geographic Names by United States. Office of Geography Pdf

Author : Phyllis A. Balch
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 914 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2006
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1583332367

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Prescription for Nutritional Healing by Phyllis A. Balch Pdf

BALCH/PRESCRIPTION FOR NUTRITIONAL

Author : Paul M. Coates,M. Coates Paul,Marc Blackman,Marc R. Blackman,Gordon M. Cragg,Mark Levine,Jeffrey D. White,Joel Moss,Mark A. Levine
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 842 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2004-12-29
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780824755041

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Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements (Print) by Paul M. Coates,M. Coates Paul,Marc Blackman,Marc R. Blackman,Gordon M. Cragg,Mark Levine,Jeffrey D. White,Joel Moss,Mark A. Levine Pdf

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Author : United States Board on Geographic Names
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 928 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1963
Category : Names, Geographical
ISBN : OSU:32435031343965

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United States Board on Geographic Names: Gazetteer by United States Board on Geographic Names Pdf

Author : Anthony J. Cichoke
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 292 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2001-06-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 158333100X

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Secrets of Native American Herbal Remedies by Anthony J. Cichoke Pdf

The modern techniques of holistic and alternative healing and natural remedies have been alive in the "old ways" of Native American medicine for centuries. This comprehensive guide introduces the Native American concept of healing, which incorporates body, mind, and spirit and stresses the importance of keeping all three in balance. Dr. Anthony Cichoke explains the philosophy behind American Indian healing practices as well as other therapies, such as sweat lodges, used in conjunction with herbs. He examines each herb in an accessible A-to-Z format, explaining its healing properties and varying uses in individual tribes. Finally, he details Native American healing formulas and recipes for treating particular ailments, from hemorrhoids to stress.

Author : Paul M. Coates,Joseph M. Betz,Marc R. Blackman,Gordon M. Cragg,Mark Levine,Joel Moss,Jeffrey D. White
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 920 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 2010-06-25
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781498702256

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Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements by Paul M. Coates,Joseph M. Betz,Marc R. Blackman,Gordon M. Cragg,Mark Levine,Joel Moss,Jeffrey D. White Pdf

Encyclopedia of Dietary Supplements presents peer-reviewed, objective entries that rigorously examine the most significant scientific research on basic chemical, preclinical, and clinical data. Designed for healthcare professionals, researchers, and health-conscious consumers, it presents evidence-based information on the major vitamin and mineral micronutrients, herbs, botanicals, phytochemicals, and other bioactive preparations. Supplements covered include: Vitamins, beta-carotene, niacin, and folate Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids, isoflavones, and quercetin Calcium, copper, iron, and phosphorus 5-hydroxytryptophan, glutamine, and L-arginine St. John's Wort, ginkgo biloba, green tea, kava, and noni Androstenedione, DHEA, and melatonin Coenzyme Q10 and S-adenosylmethionine Shiitake, maitake, reishi, and cordiceps With nearly 100 entries contributed by renowned subject-specific experts, the book serves as a scientific checkpoint for the many OTC supplements carried in today's nutritional products marketplace. Also Available Online This Taylor & Francis encyclopedia is also available through online subscription, offering a variety of extra benefits for researchers, students, and librarians, including:  Citation tracking and alerts  Active reference linking  Saved searches and marked lists  HTML and PDF format options Contact Taylor and Francis for more information or to inquire about subscription options and print/online combination packages. US: (Tel) 1.888.318.2367; (E-mail) [email protected] International: (Tel) +44 (0) 20 7017 6062; (E-mail) [email protected]

Author : Barrie R. Cassileth,K. Simon Yeung,Jyothirmai Gubili
Publisher : PMPH-USA
Page : 792 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2010
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : 1607950413

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Herb-drug Interactions in Oncology by Barrie R. Cassileth,K. Simon Yeung,Jyothirmai Gubili Pdf

The book provides science-based information about herbal remedies, other dietary supplements, and non-mainstream products promoted as cancer treatments for the medical community. Each herb or remedy description is accompanied by information as to its origin, most common uses, benefits, and risks/dangers. The book will provide detailed information on over 250 remedies and describes their constituents, mechanisms of action, adverse reactions, pharmacokinetics, and contraindications. Information on each herb or other remedy was developed through careful and critical reviews of research conducted by experts in pharmacy, botanicals, and complementary therapies. Each herb or product is described in terms of the following sections: common name, scientific name, key words, clinical summary, herbal constituents, warnings, mechanisms of action, usage, adverse reactions, drug interactions, dosage, literature summary and critique, and notes. This book has the look and feel of a fine field guide to medicinal plants, thanks to the beautiful drawings by Angela Donato, and it will be of interest to a wide audience beyond the medical specialists, including cancer patients.