Contents
Cover
Title Page
Dedication
Preface
Introduction to the Third Edition
How to use this Book
A Herbal Medicine Chest for the Home
The Holistic Approach
Gaia—the Living Earth
Herbs and Ecology
Ecosystems and the Biosphere
Herbs in Healing
Homeostasis
Self-Healing
The Circulatory System
Prevention of Circulatory Disease
Herbs for the Circulatory System
Patterns of Disease
The Lymphatic System
The Respiratory System
Prevention of Respiratory Disease
Herbs for the Respiratory System
Patterns of Disease of the Respiratory System
Ears, Nose, Throat & Eyes
Herbs for Ears, Nose, Throat and Eyes
The Ears
The Nose
The Throat
The Eyes
The Digestive System
Prevention of Disease
Herbs for the Digestive System
Patterns of Digestive Disease
The Mouth
The Stomach
The Small Intestine
The Large Intestine
Liver and Gall-Bladder
The Nervous System
Herbs for the Nervous System
Patterns of Dis-ease of the Nervous System
The Skin
Herbs for the Skin
Patterns of Skin Diseases
Internal Causes
Internal Reactions to External Causes
External Causes
The Muscular & Skeletal System
Herbs for the Muscular and Skeletal System
Patterns of Muscular and Skeletal Disease
The Glandular System
Health and the Glands
Herbs for the Glands
Patterns of Disease in the Glandular System
The Pancreas
The Thyroid
The Adrenal Glands
The Reproductive System
Herbs for the Female Reproductive System
Patterns of Disease of the Female Reproductive System
The Menstrual Cycle
Pregnancy and Childbirth
The Menopause
Infections
Herbs and Sexuality
The Urinary System
Herbs for the Urinary System..
Patterns of Disease of the Urinary System
Infections & Infestations
Antibiotics
Herbs for Infections and Infestations
Treating Infections
Treating Infestations
Cancer
Herbs and Cancer
Nutrition and Cancer
Psychological Factors and Cancer
Wholeness and Prevention
The Chemistry of Herbs
The Actions of Herbs
The Preparation of Herbs
Internal Remedies
External Remedies
Gathering Herbs
Calendar
The Herbal
Bibliography
Repertory
Index
General Index
Index of English Names
Botanical Names
Acknowledgements
About the Author
Copyright
About the Publisher