Product DescriptionFrom reflexology and rolfing to shiatsu and dream work, we are confronted today by a welter of alternative medical therapies. But as James Whorton shows in Nature Cures, the recent explosion in alternative medicine actually reflects two centuries of competition and conflict between mainstream medicine and numerous unorthodox systems. This is the first comprehensive [...]
Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences
October 18, 2010 By 3 Comments
Product DescriptionNow revised and expanded, this character-by-character study traces 400 years of folk medicine as it explores the lives and philosophies of the men behind the development of homeopathy, naturopathy and herbalism, and flower remedies…. More >> Vitalism: The History of Herbalism, Homeopathy, and Flower Essences
Green Pharmacy: The History and Evolution of Western Herbal Medicine
August 30, 2010 By 5 Comments
ISBN13: 9780892817276 Condition: New Notes: BUY WITH CONFIDENCE, Over one million books sold! 98% Positive feedback. Compare our books, prices and service to the competition. 100% Satisfaction Guaranteed Product DescriptionNewly revised to include the latest developments in the field of herbal medicine, this classic bestseller presents a fascinating account of the ideas, personalities, advances, and [...]
The History of Herbal Medicine
July 25, 2010 By Leave a Comment
The History of Herbal Medicine Medicinal plants have been used for medicinal purposes long before recorded history. For example, ancient Chinese and Egyptian papyrus writings describe medicinal plant uses. Indigenous cultures (e.g., African and Native American) used herbs in their healing rituals, while others developed traditional medical systems (e.g., Ayurveda and Traditional Chinese Medicine) [...]
The History of Acupuncture
June 16, 2009 By Leave a Comment
The father of Chinese medicine, Shen Nung, is thought to be the first person to have theorized about circulation in the human body. These theories were compiled approximately 5000 years ago, and led to the development of acupuncture. Shen Nung developed the idea of the Qi, an energy force that flows through the human body. [...]
