This book examines Classical Formulas in the Western Herbal Tradition, covering an introduction to scholarly formula study, and examining the therapeutic principles, constituents, form, dosage, indications, applications, contraindications, herbs and actions, and modifications from representative formulas. These include: diaphoretic, anitpyretic, regulating, expectorant, anti-tussive/anti-asthmatic, warming, digestive, tonifying, carminative, alterative/blood regulating, diuretic, anti-convulsant, moisturizing, sedative or tranquilizing, resuscitating, astringent, anti-parasitic, purgative, emetic, obstetrical, and cancer formulas.

A roadmap for easily navigating through the complexities of Chinese herbal medicine, Chinese Herbal Medicine: Modern Applications of Traditional Formulas presents information about herbal formulas in a practical and easy-to-access format. Bridging the gap between classroom study and the clinical setting, the book supplies information on disease sym

A treasure trove of information for practitioners of Chinese medicine, this book gathers the herbal formulas of master practitioner Dr. John H. F. Shen for the first time. Not only does it incorporate the experience of Dr. Leon Hammer, who studied directly with Dr. Shen for nearly three decades, but it also presents the stimulus, rationale, and thinking behind many of the formulas. The result is a unique compendium of diseases spanning infancy to old age, with expert analysis and commentary by the authors, and the clinically tested herbal formulas used to treat each condition. Special Features Logically organized in two sections: the first by standard medical systems ranging from cardiovascular to respiratory; and the second by life cycle progression and developmental milestones Offers valuable insights on the etiology, symptoms, pathogenesis, and clinical signs of each disease Combines pulse diagnosis with herbal medicine for superior therapeutic outcomes Builds on the prominent Ding-Menghe lineage in Chinese medicine, dating back to the early 1600s Offering a window into the mind and practice of one of the greatest innovators in Chinese medicine, and integrating the knowledge and expertise of two foremost modern practitioners, this book is the only complete source available on Dr. Shens herbal heritage. It is essential reading for all Chinese medicine practitioners, herbalists, and other medical professionals prescribing herbs.

The Medicinal Formula of the Western Medicine Tradition is a comprehensive text for the student or practitioner of Traditional or Herbal Medicine. It contains many of the most used Herbal Formula of the Western Herbal Tradition over the past 2000 years. Each formula contains ingredients with proportions, way of preparation, dose and uses. It has been compiled over years of research and sourced from some of the most respected writers and texts of the Western Medicine Traditional. It also contains an introduction to Galenic pharmacy, pharmacology and Humoral Medicine, as well as ample appendices including glossaries, lists of substitute medicines and a list of diseases with the formulas used in their treatment. This text has been written to inspire Western Practitioners, Herbalists and Naturopaths to study and use Western Traditional Formulas, resources for which are greatly required. It is a great stand-alone text to study and incorporate Western Formulas into your clinic. It is also a great complimentary text to medicinetraditions.com.

This volume brings together information from myriad sources, including German Commission E monographs and the WHO, to form a highly structured and clear encyclopedia. Entries for each medicinal plant describe classical uses and properties, together with their pharmacology and therapeutic principles. The result highlights the potential of Indian herbs for Western medicine by placing findings on a scientific platform.