The Authentic Herbal Healer

"The ultimate herbal medicine reference."Written by one of America's leading herbalists and award-winning authors, The Authentic Herbal Healer packs useful information, education, and inspiration about using and understanding herbal medicine.Organized by body system, the book includes detailed information on materia medica for the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, skin, and other major systems of the body. Author Holly Bellebuono focuses on 130...
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"The ultimate herbal medicine reference."Written by one of America's leading herbalists and award-winning authors, The Authentic Herbal Healer packs useful information, education, and inspiration about using and understanding herbal medicine.Organized by body system, the book includes detailed information on materia medica for the digestive, respiratory, cardiovascular, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, skin, and other major systems of the body. Author Holly Bellebuono focuses on 130 plants from around the world that are used to address issues and illnesses in these body systems based on Western, Eastern, and Ayurvedic traditional principles, providing in-depth current research in particular plants as well as historic methods of combining and creating formulas. As an expert in formulary and the director of The Bellebuono School of Herbal Medicine, Holly guides the reader through understanding the physiology of the body and how herbs specifically work in the anatomy to create a holistic treatment for both acute and chronic conditions.Bonus sections include a complete list and guide to edible herbs, a section on wildcrafting (harvesting) wild plants, and Holly's foundation for preparing an effective herbal formula for optimal healing. The book also includes a thorough section on personal self-empowerment and the philosophy of health and healing--a must for those involved in healing practices, alternative health care, and working with clients to address health and wellness.Known for easily bridging pharmacology with spirituality, and scientific inquiry with intuitive care, author Holly Bellebuono draws from more than 2 decades of herbal medicine experience. Holly traveled widely to interview healers from multiple countries for her award-winning documentary book Women Healers of the World: The Traditions, History, & Geography of Herbal Medicine. Her other books include The Essential Herbal for Natural Health, The Healing Kitchen, A Goal-Setting Guide for Open-Minded Business Owners, Positive Self Empowerment, and the audio CD collection How to Use Herbs for Natural Health. Holly is the CEO of Vineyard Herbs Teas & Apothecary is a 2-time Business Owner of the Year Award winner, actively supporting entrepreneurs with motivation, expertise, and mentorship. Her national lectures address natural health, herbal medicine, and women's empowerment, and her work on philosophy, symbolism and visionary thinking has been featured in Parabola, Juno, Sage Woman, and Taproot magazines, among others.Practical, useful, and modern, The Authentic Herbal Healer is a vital resource for every herbal, alternative, or integrative medicine practitioner.