Table of Contents
Cover image
Title page
Copyright
Herbal Reviewers
Preface
The Call for More Clinical Herbalists
Intentions of the Text
The East-West Format
Overall Organization
How to Use This Text
Acknowledgments
Dedication
Part I: The Basics
1. From the Heart
Your Stories
My Story
Herbalism Is Community
Herbalism Is a Spiritual Journey
Herbalists Are Stewards of the Earth
Herbalism Is a Good Excuse to Travel
A Few Words of Wisdom
2. The History of Herbalism: A Short History of Medicine
Key Terms
Prehistory
Ancient Times
Western European Middle Ages
Renaissance and the Rise of Science
America
Merging into the Present
Summary
Review
References
3. Philosophical Constructs of Herbology
Key Terms
Main Herbal Traditions
Vitalistic Versus Analytic Approaches to Herbalism and Medicine
Seven Steps of Healing
Summary
Review
References
4. Taxonomy and Botany for Herbalists
Key Terms
Taxonomy and Carl Linnaeus, 1707–1778
The Linnaean Seven-Tiered System of Plant Classification
Naming Plants
Common Names
The Botanical Name, Based on the Binomial System
The Pharmaceutical Name
The Pinyin Name
Botany
Plant Families for Herbalists
Keying Out Plants
Summary
Review
References
5. Wildcrafting, Preparation, Storage, and Purchasing
Key Terms
Out in the Wild
Harvesting
Preparing and Drying
Buying Herbs Commercially
Wildcrafter’s Information Sheet
Herb Walks, No Collecting
Summary
Review
References
6. Types of Herbal Remedies
Key Terms
Types and Uses of Various Herbal Preparations
Infusions and Preparation Instructions
Decoctions and Preparation Instructions
Mouthwashes, Gargles, and Preparation
Steams, Smokes, Baths, and Preparation
Capsules and Suppositories
External Plasters, Poultices, Compresses, and Preparation
External Salves, Creams, and Lotions Differentiated
Tinctures
Types of Menstruum Used as Tincture Solvents
Essential Oils
Syrups
Summary
Review
References
7. Preparation of Tinctures, Infused Oils, Salves, Lotions, Creams, and Syrups
Key Terms
Apothecary Equipment
Tincture Preparation: Folk and Weight-to-Volume
Percolation Preparation
Dual Extraction Preparation
Glycerite Preparation
Worksheets for Internal Preparations
Preparing Infused Oils: Solar, Double Boiler, Accelerated
Blender
Preparing a Salve
Preparing Lotions and Creams
Making Syrups
Summary
Review
References
8. Chemical Constituents For Herbalists
Key Terms
Plant Chemistry Overview
Synergy
Definitions
Phytochemistry
Carbohydrates
Amino Acids
Lipids
Phenolic Compounds or Polyphenols
Terpenoids or Terpenes
Alkaloids
Summary
Review
References
9. The Basics of Chinese Medicine
Key Terms
The Five Main Branches of Chinese Medicine
The Principle of Yin and Yang
The Fundamental Substances: Qi, Blood, Jing, Shen, and Fluids
The Five Element Theory
The Five Yin Organs and Their Yang Partners
The Six External Pernicious Influences
Assessment: Tongue and Pulse
The Eight Principle Patterns of Assessment: Cold-Heat, Deficiency-Excess, Interior-Exterior, and Yin-Yang
Summary
Review
References
10. Energetics Related to Western Herbology
Key Terms
Energetics in Western Herbalism
The Three Primary Qualities: Taste, Warmth, Moisture
The Six Secondary Energetic Qualities: Stimulate-Sedate, Restore-Relax, Moisten-Decongest
Tissue-Level Qualities or Descriptions: Astringing, Eliminating, Solidifying, Dissolving, Thickening, Diluting
An Experiment in Energetics: Organoleptic Evaluations
Summary
Review
References
Part II: Materia Medica
11. Basic Materia Medica
Key Terms
Considerations for Choosing a Materia Medica
Monographs
Summary
Monographs
Review
References
12. Materia Medica Groupings
Key Terms
Sorting Out the Laundry List
Calming Herbs for the Nervous System
Demulcents or Yin Tonics
Common Adaptogens
Alterative Herbs that Help Detoxification
Expectorants, Bronchodilators, Antitussives
Women’s Allies
Infections and Toxicosis
Summary
Monographs
Review
References
Part III: The Herbalist in Action
13. Herbal Safety
Key Terms
General Considerations Regarding the Safety of Herbs
Allergic Reactions
Herbal Constituents That Can Help or Harm
Herbal Actions Can Be Therapeutic or Harmful
Adverse Herb and Drug Interactions
Cytochrome P450 Enzyme System and Herb–Drug Interactions
Pregnancy and Lactation Guidelines
Summary
Review
References
14. Formulating, Dispensing, and Dosing
Key Terms
Herbal Formulation
Dispensing
Dosage
Conversions
Abbreviations
Summary
Review
References
15. History, Assessment, and Documentation
Key Terms
Intake: Principles to Use for a Health History
Taking a Health History
The Physical Assessment
Herbalist’s Assessment Form
Herbal Consult Suggestion Form
Keeping Records
Summary
Review
References
Part IV: Case Histories: Therapeutics and Formulations
16. Maintaining the Body in Health
Key Terms
Optimum Health
The Microbiome
Inflammation: The Good and the Bad
Oxidative Stress
General Food Guidelines to Maintain Health
A Healthy Immune System
Materia Medica to Maintain Health
Common Conditions to Maintain the Body in Health
Summary
Review
References
17. Infection and Toxicosis
Key Terms
Infection and Toxicosis
Bacteria and Materia Medica
Biofilms and Materia Medica
Viruses and Materia Medica
Therapeutic Principles for Treating Bacteria, Viruses, and Biofilm Infections with Case Histories
Parasites and Materia Medica
Chinese Medicine Perspective on Infections with Major Syndromes
Summary
Review
References
18. The Gastrointestinal System
Key Terms
The Many Aspects of Gut Functions
Chakras
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Gut with Major Syndromes
Good Gut Health
Digestive System Materia Medica
Common GI Conditions
Summary
Review
References
19. The Hepato-Biliary System
Key Terms
A Liver’s Work Is Never Done
Liver Detoxification, the Gut, and Liver Health
Cytochrome P450 Enzyme Detoxification System
Heavy Metal Detoxification
Chinese Medicine Perspective: Liver and Gallbladder with Major Syndromes
Hepato-Biliary System Materia Medica
Common Hepato-Biliary Conditions
Summary
Review
References
20. The Respiratory System
Key Terms
Methods to Keep Breathing Up to Par
The Fifth Chakra, Speaking Your Truth
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Lungs and Major Syndromes
Respiratory Materia Medica
About Coughs
About Permanent Prevention of Seasonal Allergies
Common Respiratory Conditions
Summary
Review
References
21. Pediatrics
Key Terms
Confidence for Everybody Is Key
How Children’s Bodies Differ From Those of Adults
Chinese Medicine Perspective on Children
About Children’s Herbs and Childhood Infections
Respiratory, Eye, and Ear Materia Medica
Common Conditions for Respiratory, Eye, and Ear Problems
Digestive Materia Medica
Common Digestive System Conditions
Nervous System Materia Medica
Common Nervous System Conditions
Skin Materia Medica
Common Skin Conditions
Safety with Children’s Herbs
Ballpark Children’s Dosages for Mild Herbs
Routes of Administration for Infants and Children
Summary
Review
References
22. The Cardiovascular System
Key Terms
Maintaining Cardiovascular Health
The Heart Chakra, Unconditional Love
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Heart and Major Syndromes
Cardiac Materia Medica
Common Cardiovascular Conditions
Summary
Review
References
23. The Neurological System
Key Terms
The Mind-Body Connection
The Sixth Chakra, the Intuitive
The Gut-Brain Axis and Leaky Brain
Maintaining a Healthy Brain and Nervous System
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Nervous System and Major Syndromes
Nervous System Materia Medica
Common Neurological Conditions
Summary
Review
References
24. The Muscular-Skeletal System
Key Terms
Overview of the Muscular-Skeletal System
Pain, Inflammation, and Analgesia
Cannabis and the Endocannabinoid System
The Overrated Alkaline Diet pH Test
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Muscular-Skeletal System and Major Syndromes
Muscular-Skeletal Materia Medica
Muscular-Skeletal Herbs Worth Honorable Mention
Muscular-Skeletal Restoratives
Common Muscular-Skeletal Conditions
Rheumatology versus Arthritis
Summary
Review
References
25. The Integumentary System
Key Terms
Overview of the Skin
Skin Health and Care
Chinese Medicine Perspective: the Skin and Major Syndromes
Skin Materia Medica
Considerations for Treating the Skin
Common Skin Conditions
Summary
Review
References
26. The Urinary System
Key Terms
Overview of the Urinary System
Maintaining Healthy Kidneys
Urine Assessment
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Kidneys and Major Lin Syndromes
Urinary Materia Medica
Common Urinary Conditions
Summary
Review
References
27. The Endocrine System
Key Terms
Overview of the Endocrine System
The Adrenals and Stress
The Thyroid
Keeping the Thyroid and Adrenals Healthy
The Pancreas
The Endocrine Chakras
Chinese Medicine Perspective: The Endocrine System and Major Syndromes
Endocrine Materia Medica
Common Endocrine Conditions
Summary
Review
References
28. The Reproductive System
Key Terms
The Second Chakra, Partnerships
Maintaining Reproductive Health in Women and Men
The Sacred Moon Cycle
Estrogen Progesterone
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) and Bioidentical Hormones
Prolactin
Testosterone and Male Hormone Facts
Chinese Medicine Perspective: Reproduction and Major Syndromes
Reproductive Materia Medica
Common Reproductive Conditions
Summary
Review
References
Part V: Ge ing Out There
29. Herbal Legalities
Key Terms
Historical Aspects of Herbalism in the United States
State of Herbalism Around the World
Herbal Timeline
Summary
Review
References
30. Business Thoughts for a Modern Herbalist
Key Terms
Worldwide Popularity of Herbalism and Other Holistic Modalities
The Legal Status of Herbalists in the United States
Legal Obligations for Making and Selling Herbal Products
Important Herbal Organizations
Seed Banks and Maintaining Biodiversity
What Herbalists Do
Photo Gallery of Herbalists in Action
Summary
Chapter Review
References
Appendix A. Essential Information
Conversions Frequently Used by Herbalists
Medical Abbreviations
Average Doses for Adults
Average Doses for Children
Clinic Forms to Copy and Use
Lab Sheets to Copy and Use
Appendix B. Answers to Chapter Review Questions, Fill in the Blanks
Part I: The Basics
Part II: Materia Medica
Part III: The Herbalist in Action
Part IV: Case Histories, Therapeutics and Formulations
Part V: Getting Out There
Cross Index: Herbs by Botanical Name
Cross Index: Herbs by Common Name
Bibliography
Index
