Saturday, January 3, 2009

An Introduction to Botanical Medicines or The Complete Stems and Branches

An Introduction to Botanical Medicines: History, Science, Uses, and Dangers

Author: Antoine Al Achi

For those who want to make educated decisions whether, and when, to use natural products, this text explains the most current scientific evidence of the roles that plants can play in our health: how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease. Since antiquity, humans have used botanicals to treat various conditions affecting their organ systems, and this book is built around explaining which plants may be used for major ailments affecting the various systems. The increasing availability of botanicals on the market, intended to be used as dietary supplements for health, has been fueled by the public's demand for a more natural approach to healthcare. Unfortunately, much of the information fed to the public on alternatives is based on anecdotal evidence (case studies), the advice of friends, or media features that often do not stand up to standards for scientific evidence. In this book, Al-Achi explains current research and science that exists - or remains lacking - or the various botanicals as health care products. He also details the potential misuse and the dangers of some herbal formulas. Photographs of 62 medicinal plants are included. Because of its evidentiary approach, this book may serve also as a text for introductory college courses in the field of botanical medicine, or as a supplemental general text for an alternative and complementary medicine course. The history leading to the use of botanicals in healthcare is described, as are botanicals used in the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, endocrine system disorders such as diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, men's and women's specific disorders, infections, chronic pain, psychological disorders such as anxietyand depression, and other health issues.



Interesting textbook: Flip Chart Power or Designing Training Programs

The Complete Stems and Branches: Time and Space in Traditional Acupuncture

Author: Roisin Golding

This exciting and comprehensive book gives a clear, detailed and accessible presentation of the stems and branches theory of acupuncture. The majority of the principles behind Stems and Branches underlie the whole of acupuncture, regardless of the system being used. Fundamental principles are outlined in a clear manner and each chapter covers philosophical theory in depth and uses practical examples and exercises throughout, allowing any practitioner to integrate this form of acupuncture into practice as they progress throughout the book. Easy to follow and easy to use, the book will guide practitioners in the use of a patient's Stem and Branches birth chart to allow them to combine this information with their own therapeutic approach to formulate tailor-made treatments for each client.

  • First fully comprehensive book to explore all of the concepts involved in Stems and Branches and to deal with its wider application.
  • Clearly illustrated throughout to clarify concepts and present information in an accessible way.
  • Applies theory to clinical practice through the use of practical examples and exercises.
  • Fundamental principles outlined in a clear manner.
  • Easy to follow and easy to use.
  • Includes Glossary, Recommended Reading List, year charts and 'energy calculator' disk.



Table of Contents:

Pt. 1 Time, Space and the Dao 1

Ch. 1 Cyclical Time 3

Ch. 2 Sequential Time 21

Ch. 3 Non-Time 27

Ch. 4 The Calendar 33

Ch. 5 Heaven, Earth and Humankind (Tian, Di, Ren) 41

Ch. 6 Wu Xing - Five Death Elements 65

Pt. 2 Heavenly Stems and Earthly Branches - Tian Gan Di Zhi 81

Ch. 7 Six Divisions 133

Ch. 8 Great Movements 111

Ch. 9 Stem Organs 129

Ch. 10 Branches (Di Zhi) 143

Ch. 11 Putting It All Together 222

Ch. 12 Opien-Hourly Method of Point Selection 108

Pt. III The Inner Core of Acupuncture 175

Ch. 13 The Chinese Sky 177

Ch. 14 Psychological Profiles 205

Ch. 15 Numerology 233

Ch. 16 Symbols 147

App. 1 Charts 259

App. 2 Astronomy 271

App. 3 Star Maps 289

Glossary 295

Bibliography 297

Index 301

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