Medical Herbalism: Principles and Practices of Herbal Medicine

The use of medicinal plants for the management of diseases and promoting health is termed as medical herbalism. One of the fundamental principles of herbal medicine is that the effect of the whole plant is more potent than its parts. Therefore, the active ingredients are not derived and isolated in herbal medicine. The major focus of herbal medicine is to return the body to a state of balance wherein the body can naturally recover from ailments. Ginger, garlic, Echinacea and dong quai are some of the herbs which are commonly used within this field. Herbal medicine is produced in a variety of forms such as tablets, powders, capsules, teas and extracts. This book discusses the fundamentals as well as modern approaches of medical herbalism. Also included herein is a detailed explanation of the various concepts and applications of herbal medicine. The extensive content of this book provides the readers with a thorough understanding of the subject.