The Western Herbal Tradition is a comprehensive exploration of 27 plants that are central to the herbalist's repertoire. This fully illustrated colour guide offers analysis of these herbs through the examination of historical texts and discussion of current applications and research. Your practice of phythotherapy will be transformed as the herbal knowledge from these sources is illuminated and assessed.

Each chapter offers clear information on identification, uses and recipes, as well as recommendations on safety, prescribing, dosage and full academic references. The Western Herbal Tradition reveals a deep understanding of the true essence of what each plant can offer, as well as a fascinating insight into the unique history of contemporary herbal practice. This book is a valuable resource for everyone interested in herbal medicine and its history.

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Foreword
Preface to the 2015 Reprint
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1 The historical sources
2 Some observations on the Western herbal tradition
3 Origins and proponents of the revival of herbal medicine in 19th century Britain
4 A note on Goethe
5 Notes on nomenclature, plant descriptions, quality, constituents, safety and dosages
6 Agrimonia eupatoria, agrimony
7 Alchemilla vulgaris, lady’s mantle
8 Althaea officinalis, marshmallow; Malva sylvestris, common mallow; Alcea rosea, hollyhock
9 Apium graveolens, wild celery
10 Arctium lappa, burdock
11 Artemisia absinthium, wormwood
12 Artemisia vulgaris, mugwort
13 Centaurium erythraea, centaury
14 Daucus carota, wild carrot
15 Drimia maritima, squill
16 Fumaria officinalis, fumitory
17 Galium aparine, goosegrass
18 Glechoma hederacea, ground ivy
19 Hyssopus officinalis, hyssop
20 Inula helenium, elecampane
21 Lamium album, white deadnettle
22 Ocimum basilicum, basil
23 Paeonia officinalis, paeony
24 Potentilla erecta, tormentil
25 Rosa damascena, damask rose
26 Rubus idaeus, raspberry
27 Ruta graveolens, rue
28 Scrophularia nodosa, figwort
29 Stachys officinalis, wood betony
30 Tussilago farfara, coltsfoot
31 Verbena officinalis, vervain
32 Viola odorata, sweet violet; Viola tricolor, heartsease
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