Product description
Ships from and sold by EXPERAL Singapore
Publisher: Storey Publishing LLC
Dimensons: 229 x 152 x 30.48 | 771.11 (gram)
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This comprehensive guide offers sound information on herbal alternatives to standard antibiotics, making it an indispensable addition to every family’s medicine cabinet.
With antibiotic-resistant infections on the rise, herbal remedies present a naturally effective alternative to standard antibiotics. Herbal expert Stephen Harrod Buhner explains the roots of antibiotic resistance, explores the value of herbal treatments, and provides in-depth profiles of 30 valuable plants, noting the proper dosages, potential side effects, and contraindications of each.
Quotes:“In this timely book, Buhner reveals that plants are the people’s medicine, possessing attributes that pharmaceuticals never will.”“Humans have misused antibiotics to the point that these drugs are becoming worthless. In Herbal Antibiotics, Buhner argues that by turning to plants for healing, we would be working with nature—and improving our chances of surviving the superbugs.”“A comprehensive introduction worthy to be on the shelf of any holistic practitioner, herbalist, farmer or parent. The book … shows an appreciation for the melding of traditional practices, tools, and wisdom with modern research and insight.”Author Bio:
Stephen Harrod Buhner is the author of Herbal Antivirals,Herbal Antibiotics, and 17 other works. He speaks internationally on herbal medicine, emerging diseases, complex interrelationships in ecosystems, Gaian dynamics, and musical/sound patterns in plant and ecosystem functioning. He is a tireless advocate for citizen scientists, amateur naturalists, and community herbalists everywhere. He lives in New Mexico.
Table of Contents:Foreword to the First Edition by James A. Duke, PhDPreface to the Second EditionPrologue: Rise of the Superbugs1 The End of Antibiotics2 The Resistant Organisms, the Diseases They Cause, and How to Treat Them3 About Herbal Antibiotics4 Herbal Antibiotics: The Systemics-Cryptolepis-Sida-Alchornea-Bidens-Artemisia5 Herbal Antibiotics: The Localized Nonsystemics-The Berberines-Juniper-Honey-Usnea6 Herbal Antibiotics: The Synergists-Licorice-Ginger-Black Pepper (piperine)7 The First Line of Defense: Strengthening the Immune System-Ashwagandha-Astragalus-Boneset-Echinacea-Eleuthero-Red Root-Reishi-Rhodiola8 A Handbook of Herbal Medicine Making9 An Herbal FormularyEpilogueEndnotesRecommended ReadingResourcesBibliographyIndex