David Hoffman, FNIMH, AHG
See book keywords and concepts |  What, then, is the contribution of medical herbalism within this healing framework and the emerging holistic paradigm? As a healing technique, medical herbalism is inherently in tune with nature. Because herbalism works within the context of humanity's shared ecological and evolutionary heritage with the plant kingdom, it has been described as ecological healing.
Another of the enduring strengths of herbalism is that it has solid foundations in traditional healing, but is at the same time a part of modern science and medicine. | | Medicinal approaches include medical herbalism, homeopathy, naturopathy, and drug-based orthodox medicine. All have in common the use of some form of medicine that is taken into the body to achieve the therapeutic goal. While the specifics vary, all such medicines can be seen as fruits of the earth. Whether herbs or synthetic drugs, they share a common origin in the physical world.
Bodywork includes all approaches that do something with or to the physical body. It focuses on structural factors as either causative of or contributing to illness. | | This basic format, along with the information provided in chapters 25 and 26, gives the practitioner a structure upon which to build throughout a lifelong exploration of medical herbalism.
The treatment discussions are organized as follows.
Name of the Pathology or Condition
This will reflect the terminology most commonly used in Western medicine.
Definition
The medical definitions are taken from either The Merck Manual or The Merriam-Webster Medical Dictionary. | | HERBALISM AND HOMEOPATHY
Homeopathy is an important system of medicine that utilizes plants in the treatment of disease, though in a way fundamentally different from that of medical herbalism. There is a common misconception that these two healing modalities are the same, because they both employ plants. Indeed, herbs are used in both approaches, but in radically divergent ways that reflect differences in philosophy and therapeutic technique. | | As a healing technique, medical herbalism is inherently in tune with nature. Because herbalism works within the context of humanity's shared ecological and evolutionary heritage with the plant kingdom, it has been described as ecological healing.
Another of the enduring strengths of herbalism is that it has solid foundations in traditional healing, but is at the same time a part of modern science and medicine. Paradoxically, herbalism is both a wonderfully simple and a staggeringly complex therapy. |
Gary Null and Amy McDonald
See book keywords and concepts |  Frances D. medical herbalism, 1995 Spring/Summer, 7(l-2):l-2.
This article reports on the successful use of black cohosh in tincture form as a treatment for depression in three different case studies.
Treatment of Depressive Symptoms with a High Concentration Hypericum Preparation. AMulticenter Placebo-controlled Double-blind Study. Witte B; et al. Fortschritte derMedizin. 1995 October 10, 404-408. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts |  The Herb Users Guide, the Basic Skills of medical herbalism. Wellingborough. Thorsons, 1987. Ippen H, Gamma-Linolensaure besser aus Nachtkerzen- oder aus Borretschol? ZPT; 1995;16(3):167-170.
Jamal GA & Carmichael H. The effect of gamma-linolenic acid on human diabetic peripheral neuropathy, a double-blind placebo-controlled trial. DiabetMed; 1990;7(4):319-323.
Kiehl R, Ionescu G, Manuel Ph et al. Klinische, immune- und lipidmodulatorische Effekte einer Behandlung mitungesaettigten Fettsaeuren bei atopischer. Dermatitis. Z Hautkr, 1994;69(1):42-48.
Leventhal LJ, Boyce EG & Zurier RB. |
David Winston, RH(AHG), and Steven Maimes
See book keywords and concepts |  A few of our favorites are medical herbalism by David Hoffmann, Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy by Simon Mills and Kerry Bone, and Herbal Therapy & Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach by Merrily Kuhn and David Winston.
REFERENCES AND SOURCES
In compiling this book, many sources (including scientists, academics, authors, and health care practitioners) were consulted, and the research was assembled so that it could be presented in a readable format for comprehensive understanding. In most cases, references are not provided within the text. |
Thomson Healthcare, Inc.
See book keywords and concepts | | Elderberry (Sambucus nigra, canadensis). Medical Herbalism; 8(4):11-12. 1996-1997
Caceres A, Cano O, Samayoa B et al. Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of gastrointestinal disorders. 1. Screening of 84 plants against enterobacterta. J Ethnopharm; 30:55-73. 1990
Caceres A, Lopez BR, Giron MA et al. Plants used in Guatemala for the treatment of dermatophytic infections. 1. Screening for antimycotic activity of 44 plant extracts. J Ethnopharm; 31:263-276. 1991
Czygan FC. Holunder wird wieder gesellschaftsfahig. In: ZPT; 15(2):111. 1994
Gray AM, Abdel-Wahab YHA & Flatt PR. |
Andrew Pengelly
See book keywords and concepts |  A comparative study of some essential oils for potential use in topical applications for the treatment of the yeast Candida albicans', Australian Journal of medical herbalism 7: 57-62.
Williams, L., Home, V., Zhang, X. and Stevenson, I. 1988, 'The composition and bactericidal activity of oil of Melaleuca alternifolia (tea tree oil)', International Journal of Aromatherapy 1: 15-17.
Wrigley, J. and Fagg, M. 1990, Aromatic Plants, Angus & Robertson, Sydney.
Zheng, G., Kenny, P. & Lam, L. |
Michael Tierra, L.Ac, O.M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Laurel
Fort Collins, CO 80524 phone: (970) 482-5900; fax: (970) 482-4681
WESTERN HERBAL PUBLICATIONS
Australian Journal of Medical Herbalism: Quarterly publication of the National Herbalists Association of Australia (founded in 1920). Deals with all aspects of medical herbalism, including latest medicinal plant research findings. National Herbalists Association of Australia, Suite 305, 3 Smail St., Broadway, NSW 2007, Australia
Canadian Journal oj Herbalism: Quarterly journal of the Ontario Herbalists Association. |
Andrew Pengelly
See book keywords and concepts | | In this new edition I have not departed from the original philosophy—to describe the structures as a means of explaining a herb's activity in a way that benefits the practice of medical herbalism. I have, however, become rather fascinated by the molecular structures and I hope I can pass some of that enthusiasm on to the reader. |
Mark Blumenthal
See book keywords and concepts |  Piper—A second opinion on herb-drug interaction. medical herbalism 1999;11(1):16,20.
BfArM. See: Bundesinstitut fur Arzneimittel und Medizinprodukte [The German
Federal Institute for Drugs and Medical Devices]. Blumenthal M. The Safety of Kava Questioned: Link to possible liver toxicity subject of inquiries. Texas Pharmacy 2002a Spring; 14-7,20-1,34. Blumenthal M. Kava safety questioned due to case reports of liver toxicity: expert analyses of case reports say insufficient evidence to make causal connection.
HerbalGram. 2002b;55:26-32. Also available from: URL: http://www.herbalgram. |
Andrew Pengelly
See book keywords and concepts | | Of all the various complementary therapies, perhaps medical herbalism can be made to fit the orthodox model most easily. Given that many of the pharmaceutical drugs in use are derived from plants directly or indirectly, it is obvious that at least some plants contain compounds with pharmacological activity that can be harnessed as medicinal agents. While few would disagree with that proposition, there are many who persist in referring to herbal medicines (along with other 'alternative remedies') as unproven and therefore of little or no clinical value. |
Sharol Tilgner, N.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  Note: For an excellent review of Lobelia toxicity see medical herbalism 1998;10(1):1-16. See "Journal Suggestions" for information on ordering medical herbalism.
Lomatium -
Lomatium dissectum in the Umbelliferae or Parsley family.
Part used: Root.
Taste/smell: Resinous, aromatic.
Dosage: Infusion: 1-2 teaspoons of cut and crushed root, infused for 25 minutes; or a 1:1.5 fresh strength liquid extract: 10-30 drops 1-4 times per day.
Use: (a) Antifungal, (b) Antibacterial, (c) Antiviral, (d) Immunomodulator. |
Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
See book keywords and concepts |  The most popular of these non-conventional approaches are listed below, and each is discussed in this chapter:
• medical herbalism.
• Homoeopathy.
• Anthroposophical medicine.
• Aromatherapy.
• Flower remedy therapy.
These therapies involve the administration (internally or externally) of plant-derived preparations, such as herbal tinctures or essential oils. These types of preparations are often described collectively as complementary or alternative medicines. |
Robert S. McCaleb, Evelyn Leigh, and Krista Morien
See book keywords and concepts |  Australian Journal of medical herbalism 1993; 7(3): 64-68.
8. Bensky D, Gamble A, Kaptchuk T, trans. Chinese Herbal Medicine Materia Medica. Seattle, WA: Eastland Press, 1986: 32-34; 562-563.
9. Bergner P. FDA warns against drug promotion of "herbal fen-phen." medical herbalism 1997; 9(3): 20.
10. LiuYL, Toubro S, Astrup A, et al. Contribution of 83-adrenoceptor activation to ephedrine-induced thermogenesis in humans. International Journal of Obesity 1995; 19:678-685.
11. White LM, Gardner SF, Gurley BJ, et al. |
Andrew Pengelly
See book keywords and concepts | | V, Australian journal of medical herbalism 7: 11-16. Bissett, N. G. (ed.) 1994, Herbal Drugs and Phytopbarmaceuticals,
Medpharm Pubs, Stuttgart. Bruneton, J. 1995, Pharmacognosy Phytochemistry Medicinal Plants,
Lavoisier Pubs, Paris. Cadenis, E. and Hochstein, P. 1992, Advances in Enzymology 65: 97-146. Cheong, H., Ryu, S. and Kim, K. 1999, 'Anti-allergic action of reveratrol and related hydroxystilbenes', Planta Medica 65: 266-268. Chrubasik, S., Eisenberg, E., Balon, E., Weinberger, T., Luzzati, R. and
Conradt, C. |
The Life Extension Editorial Staff
See book keywords and concepts |  Three of the most respected scientific authorities on medical herbalism recommend muira puama. In published books, James Duke, Ph.D., chief of the United States Department of Agriculture's Medical Plant Laboratory (314), and Michael Murray, M.D. (315) recommend muira puama for erectile dysfunction or lack of libido. In addition, Daniel Mowrey, Ph.D. |
Dr. Michael Heinrich, Joanne Barnes, Simon Gibbons and Elizabeth M. Williamson
See book keywords and concepts | | They also have much in common with traditional medical herbalism as it was, and still is, practised in Europe and America. Whether or not pharmacists, doctors and other healthcare professionals accept the validity of these older medical systems, it is necessary for them to know about their basic principles for two main reasons. First, to be in a position to advise patients who may wish to consult an alternative practitioner and, second, because traditional use is a common starting point in the ongoing search for new drugs. | | Modern herbalism
Today, medical herbalism, practised by medical herbalists, draws on traditional knowledge, but increasingly this is interpreted and applied in a modern context. For example, herbalists use current knowledge of the causes and consequences of disease as well as some of the diagnostic tools, such as blood pressure measurement, used in conventional medicine. Also, there is an increasing emphasis on using evidence from modern randomized controlled clinical trials to support the traditional use of herbal preparations. | | Several of these approaches, such as medical herbalism and homoeopathy, are described as complete systems of healing in that they proffer a philosophy for health and illness, together with a distinct approach to the diagnosis and treatment of a wide range of complaints and disorders. By contrast, others, such as the use of flower remedies, have more specific applications. All of these approaches are encompassed by the general term complementary and alternative medicine (CAM). |
Mark Blumenthal
See book keywords and concepts | | The top 25 herbs. medical herbalism 1994 Spring;6(l).
Blumenthal M, Busse WR, Goldberg A, Gruenwald J, Hall T, Riggins CW, Rister RS (eds.). Klein S, Rister RS (trans.). The Complete German Commission E Monographs—Therapeutic Guide to Herbal Medicines. Austin, TX: American Botanical Council; Boston: Integrative Medicine Communication; 1998; 161-2.
BP. See: British Pharmacopoeia.
Bradley P (ed.). British Herbal Compendium, Vol. 1. Dorset, uk: British Herbal
Medicine Association; 1992;l45-8. Braun R, Surmann R, Wendt R, Wichtl M, Ziegenmeyer J. |
Linda B. White, M.D.
See book keywords and concepts |  This designation means that the herbalist has studied at the National Institute for medical herbalism in England, where clinical herbalists are nationally registered (the "M"stands for "member"; the "F" stands for "fellow"). A few practitioners in the United States have completed this course of study. black cohosh and red clover for their beneficial phytoestrogens, compounds capable of evening out the hormonal fluctuations that often precede menopause. |
Susun S. Weed
See book keywords and concepts |  Seek out practitioners of Traditional Chinese Medicine, homeopathy, naturopathy, or medical herbalism for alternatives to drugs.
• In a study of 34,000 people who were at normal or low risk of developing cancer, those who had allergies were one-third more likely to develop cancer than those who reported freedom from allergies. Those with asthma were one-fifth more likely to be diagnosed with cancer. Antihistamines such as Claritin (loratadine), Hismanal (astemizole), and Atarax (hydrocyzine) are known to incite existing cancers to grow more quickly and more aggressively. |
Alan Keith Tillotson, Ph.D., A.H.G., D.Ay.
See book keywords and concepts |  Paul Bergner, editor of medical herbalism, wrote an article citing recent Japanese and Chinese research highlighting the numerous positive and protective effects licorice root exerts on the liver. Its antihepatotoxic effects make it useful in treating chronic hepatitis and possibly cirrhosis. Licorice root contains plant (phyto) estrogens similar to those found in soy, and has an estrogenlike effect, binding strongly to estrogen receptors. This makes it a good treatment for easing hot flashes, though I would do this only at recommended doses in a formula with other herbs. |
the Editors of PREVENTION
See book keywords and concepts |  Institute of medical herbalism in Calistoga, California. Medicinal herbs can complement
Stevia: Sweeter Than Sugar virtually no calories and no effect on blood sugar levels, stevia is a safe herbal alternative to sugar or artificial sweeteners, says C. Leigh Broadhurst, Ph.D., a nutrition consultant and herbal researcher based in Clovery, Maryland, and a diabetes researcher with the USDA Human Nutrition Research Center in Beltsville. You won't find it next to aspartame or saccharin in your grocery store, though. | | Institute of medical herbalism in Cal-istoga, California.
Each adrenal gland (you have two) is a small, triangle-shaped organ that's attached to the top of a kidney. These complex little nuggets are responsible for releasing hormones that go on to stimulate other organs, affecting heart rate, metabolism, circulation, and digestion. Herbalists believe that boosting adrenal gland function is important for recovery from chronic stressors such as nicotine addiction.
Get one 2-ounce bottle each of Siberian ginseng, licorice, and oats tinctures and a 1-ounce bottle of lobelia tincture. | | Qramp ^ark Qream
Although you can take it internally, cramp hark makes a wonderful topical cream to soothe aching muscles, says Keith Robertson, a member of Britain's National Institute of Medical Herbalists and director of education for the Scottish School of medical herbalism in Glasgow.
Try this basic recipe to make your own personal brand of relaxation. Rub a small amount of cream directly on achy muscles andjoints up to three times a day. Unlike an ointment, cream blends with the skin and allows it to breathe. It's safe to use this until symptoms subside. |
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