he blends the experience of generations of herbalists with the insights of modern medicine, making
powerful healing tools accessible to today's health-conscious public. David is the author of many popular
books, including The New Holistic Herbal, An Elders Herbal, An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief, and The
Elements of Herbalism.
The Herbalist® Version 2.1M CD-ROM covers the following information:
l Basic Principles Herbalism,
l Gaia in action Selection Criteria -- How to choose the right herb.
l Phyto-Pharmacology
l The Classification of Medicinal Plants
l The Formulation and Preparation of Herbal Medicines
l Action Strengths
l Sources of Phytotherapeutic Information
l Human Systems
The Digestive System ulcers, gastritis, hiatus hernia, constipation, diarrhea, appendicitis, the liver,
diverticulitis, jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis, hemorrhoids, cholecystitis, and more...ll The Cardio-Vascular System
l The Lower Respiratory System cough, bronchitis, pertussis, asthma, emphysema
The Upper Respiratory System common cold, influenza, hay fever, sinusitis, laryngitis, tonsilitis, and
more...lThe Nervous System stress, relaxation, depression, insomnia, headache, tinnitus, motion sickness,
shingles, and more...lThe Urinary System diuretics, frequency, dysuria, hematuria, cystitis, water retention, edema, urinary
calculus, and more...lThe Reproductive System menstrual problems, child birth, miscarriage, PMS, menopause, infertility,
endometriosis, and more...ll The Musculo-Skeletal System arthritis, systemic lupus, gout, bursitis, tendinitis, ...
l The Skin lesions, eczema-dermatitis, psoriasis, acne, dry skin, dandruff, bruises, and more...
l Immunity, Holism and Phyto-therapy infections, shingles, fungus, cancer, and more...
Phyto-therapy and Children measles, chicken pox, colic, constipation, indigestion, nausea,
hyperactivity, diaper rash, cradle cap, mumps, impetigo, ear infections, bedwetting, fever, and more...ll Phyto-therapy and the Elderly prescription drug reactions, body systems, and more...
l Actions - Main Herbal Actions and Their Activity Mechanisms
l Primary Herbal Examples
l Secondary Actions
l Materia Medica A-Z Herbal (example of herb listing: Agrimony)
AND... Includes scientific citations, a herbal glossary, English/Latin & Latin/English, prefixes &
suffixes, herb names & plant taxonomy.lHopkins Technology, Multimedia Publishers
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