Herbal Medicine: An Integrated Approach by Melissa Gould
Herbal medicine, also known as herbalism, is the study of plants which have medicinal uses. It also involves the cultivation of herbs, diagnosis of health conditions as well as the preparation and dispensation of herbal medicines for treating different conditions. There are various forms through which drugs can be administered such as herbal teas, infusions, decoctions and tinctures. Herbal teas are made by decocting herbs in hot water. Infusions are hot water extracts of herbs. Decoctions are long-term boiled extracts of substances like bark or root. Tinctures are alcoholic extracts of herbs. Herbal medicine sometimes also includes fungal and bee products, as well as minerals, shells and some specific animal parts. This book provides comprehensive insights into the field of herbal medicine. It consists of contributions made by international experts. This book will prove to be immensely beneficial to students and researchers in this field.
Gould, Melissa: -
Melissa Gould's essays have appeared in the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times, the Washington Post, Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, and more. She's an award-winning screenwriter whose credits include Bill Nye, the Science Guy; Party of Five; Beverly Hills, 90210; and Lizzie McGuire. She lives in Los Angeles, California. Find out more about Melissa at https: //widowish.com.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781641165624 |
| ISBN 10 | 1641165626 |
| Title | Herbal Medicine: An Integrated Approach |
| Author | Melissa Gould |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Hardback |
| Publisher | Callisto Reference |
| Year published | 2022-03-08 |
| Number of pages | 202 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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