Nature's Pharmacopeia

Nature's Pharmacopeia
Author: Dan Choffnes
Publisher: Columbia University Press
Total Pages: 349
Release: 2016-08-09
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0231540159

This beautifully illustrated, elegantly written textbook pairs the best research on the biochemical properties and physiological effects of medicinal plants with a fascinating history of their use throughout human civilization, revealing the influence of nature's pharmacopeia on art, war, conquest, and law. By chronicling the ways in which humans have cultivated plant species, extracted their active chemical ingredients, and investigated their effects on the body over time, Nature's Pharmacopeia also builds an unparalleled portrait of these special herbs as they transitioned from wild flora and botanical curiosities to commodities and potent drugs. The book opens with an overview of the use of medicinal plants in the traditional practices and indigenous belief systems of people in the Americas, Africa, Asia, and ancient Europe. It then connects medicinal plants to the growth of scientific medicine in the West. Subsequent chapters cover the regulation of drugs; the use of powerful plant chemicals—such as cocaine, nicotine, and caffeine—in various medical settings; and the application of biomedicine's intellectual frameworks to the manufacture of novel drugs from ancient treatments. Geared toward nonspecialists, this text fosters a deep appreciation of the complex chemistry and cultural resonance of herbal medicine, while suggesting how we may further tap the vast repositories of the world's herbal knowledge to create new pharmaceuticals.

Nature's Pharmacopeia

Nature's Pharmacopeia
Author: Dan Choffnes
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2016
Genre: Materia medica, Vegetable
ISBN: 9780231166607

This beautifully illustrated textbook pairs research on the biochemical properties and physiological effects of medicinal plants with a history of the ways in which humans have cultivated plant species and investigated their effects. Nature's Pharmacopeia fosters an appreciation of the chemistry and cultural resonance of herbal medicine.

Nature's Pharmacy

Nature's Pharmacy
Author: Charlotte Haigh
Publisher: Watkins Media Limited
Total Pages: 464
Release: 2021-01-12
Genre: Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN: 184899401X

From traditional remedies to cutting edge health advice, this is the ultimate handbook for making the most of the healing power of food. In a world of non-stop stimulation at a break-neck pace, it's never been so difficult to truly nurture our body and minds. We are constantly longing for the easiest and most efficient food tips and tricks to assimilate seamlessly into our erratic diets. But it simply does not have to be another struggle on top of an already hectic lifestyle - Nature's Pharmacy, brimming with expert advice right at your fingertips, boasts a thorough expanse of natural remedies to help you recapture your best health and well-being. With a neatly straightforward ailment directory, each remedy offers safe and effective solutions to common sicknesses - from migraines to allergies and depression to cholesterol. Nature's Pharmacy will turn your kitchen into a natural pharmacopeia, helping you to harness our ancestor's age-old, tried-and-tested remedies and explore the health benefits of everyday ingredients such as raspberries, avocado, flaxseed and salmon. With informative introductions to 200 effective and inexpensive herbal medicines, traditional remedies and nurturing foods, self-care has never been so deliciously invigorating!

Know Your Remedies

Know Your Remedies
Author: He Bian
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Total Pages: 264
Release: 2022-03-08
Genre: History
ISBN: 0691200130

"Traditional Chinese medicine has been practiced in various forms for more than a thousand years. Practitioners may heal patients with herbal remedies, acupuncture, massage, exercise, and modified diets. Even today, herbal medicines are of particular importance; Chinese pharmacies containing a vast array of remedies can be found in cities and towns the world over. This book is an interdisciplinary and cultural history of the concept of "pharmacy," both the drugs themselves and the trade in medicine, during the Ming and Qing dynasties of early modern China. This was a time of change for traditional Chinese medicine and for Chinese science as a whole. Many historians have argued that sixteenth-century China was a high point of scientific inquiry, followed by a period of intellectual decline. Though political and intellectual shifts led to a crisis of authority over pharmaceutical knowledge in the sixteenth through eighteenth centuries, Bian argues that this period of supposed intellectual decline was in fact characterized by numerous efforts to further refine and spread the pharmacological knowledge amassed in the Ming dynasty. She draws on a wide range of primary sources, but particularly through the study of bencao (pronounced "pen ts'ao"), a genre of encyclopaedic works, often called matteria medica or pharmacopoeia in the West, that collect information on medicinal substances. As the early modern Chinese Empire expanded and print culture became more widespread, the pursuit of medical remedies became a significant commercial enterprise. The author connects theory and practice of pharmacy during the Ming and Qing dynasties to broader developments in intellectual history, book culture, commerce, and taxation"--

Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine
Author: Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439807167

The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef

Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic

Pain Management and the Opioid Epidemic
Author: National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 483
Release: 2017-09-28
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0309459575

Drug overdose, driven largely by overdose related to the use of opioids, is now the leading cause of unintentional injury death in the United States. The ongoing opioid crisis lies at the intersection of two public health challenges: reducing the burden of suffering from pain and containing the rising toll of the harms that can arise from the use of opioid medications. Chronic pain and opioid use disorder both represent complex human conditions affecting millions of Americans and causing untold disability and loss of function. In the context of the growing opioid problem, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) launched an Opioids Action Plan in early 2016. As part of this plan, the FDA asked the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine to convene a committee to update the state of the science on pain research, care, and education and to identify actions the FDA and others can take to respond to the opioid epidemic, with a particular focus on informing FDA's development of a formal method for incorporating individual and societal considerations into its risk-benefit framework for opioid approval and monitoring.

The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition

The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine Third Edition
Author: Michael T. Murray
Publisher: Simon and Schuster
Total Pages: 1187
Release: 2012-07-10
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1451687346

The most recognized and respected resource on natural medicine—with more than 1 million copies sold—is now revised and updated to include the latest information on diet, nutritional supplements, and other natural medicines. Dr. Michael T. Murray and Dr. Joseph Pizzorno are two of the most trusted doctors of natural medicine in the world. In this third edition of The Encyclopedia of Natural Medicine, they team up once again to deliver the most powerful and up-to-date holistic remedies for more than eighty common ailments. Fully revised for the first time since 1997, this A-Z guide includes brand-new treatments, the latest scientific studies, and wisdom from today’s cutting-edge research in the field of naturopathy. From dealing with acne to varicose veins, each topic includes a list of symptoms, a description, therapeutic considerations, and a treatment summary, along with suggested nutritional supplements and herbal medicines. Focusing on prevention, safety, and the key naturopathic principle of treating the whole person, this book shows how to avoid disease, increase longevity, and develop a healthy lifestyle.

The Prepper's Handbook

The Prepper's Handbook
Author: Barrett Williams
Publisher: Barrett Williams
Total Pages: 123
Release: 2024-04-18
Genre: Self-Help
ISBN:

Embark on an epic journey into the world of self-reliance and resilience with "The Prepper's Handbook," the ultimate guide that catapults you into a transformative mindset geared for survival and adaptability. Poised to become the cornerstone in every survival enthusiast's digital library, this treasure trove of knowledge demystifies the intricate web of preparedness, from the psychology of prepping to hands-on tactical execution. As you immerse yourself into Chapter 1, you'll unravel the psychological fabric binding a prepper's mindset, forgoing lore to set concrete goals and adopt a code of ethics that stands the test of adversity. Swiftly navigate through Chapter 2's blueprint for a disaster-ready home, presenting strategies to strengthen your castle, embracing alternative resources such as off-the-grid energy solutions and creating sustenance from the ground up. "The Prepper's Handbook" is painstakingly crafted to guide you in building customizable survival kits in Chapter 3, meeting the unique needs of each family member, while offering insights into the rotation and maintenance of your life-saving inventory. Move to master disaster-specific strategies in Chapter 4, confronting nature's wrath, man-made hazards, and the silent creep of pandemics – safeguarding your personal security amidst chaos. The narrative pulses onward, deep-diving into advanced medical preparedness in Chapter 5. Illustrate your roadmap to enduring health with a well-stocked first aid kit, confronting emergencies, and embracing alternative healing when conventional options fade away. Pivotal to survival, Chapter 6 equips you with the stratagems to secure your nutrition – from storing and preserving food to tapping into the ancient bartering system. Discover the essence of elemental survival - sourcing and purifying water in Chapter 7, encasing knowledge on natural reserves, DIY purification, and innovative storage solutions to sustain life's most vital resource. Advancing through natural sanctuaries and urban sprawls, Chapter 8 hones your shelter-building skills while Chapter 9 stokes the flames of your fire-making prowess, beckoning the call of the wild or signaling for aid. Navigate collapsed terrains in Chapter 10, as the stars, maps, and innate skills become your compass, preparing you for every eventuality. Chapter 11 teaches you the art of self-defense and fortifying your sanctuary, as Chapter 12 tunes into the crucial harmonies of post-disaster communication. Face off with Mother Nature's extremes in Chapter 13, clad in knowledge as your armor against climate's severities, with psychological strategies for crisis management housed in Chapter 14 to maintain mental fortress. Envision a future beyond surmounting an emergency in Chapter 15, investing in community rebuilding, sustainable practices, and the genesis of a new skillful lineage. As the financial world may shake, Chapter 16 navigates through the tumult, showcasing economic foresight and survival economics. "The Prepper's Handbook" adds layers to your survival craft in Chapter 17, steeped in bushcraft, while Chapter 18 focuses on fortifying our youngest preppers, instilling confidence for generations to stand tall. Conclude your odyssey in Chapter 19, assembling a formidable team to conquer disaster, and in Chapter 20, mastering urban survival tactics that morph the concrete jungle into your ally. Unveil the secrets within "The Prepper's Handbook," and ready yourself to not only survive the unthinkable but thrive in the aftermath. No prepper's digital shelf is complete without this comprehensive beacon of survival wisdom, ready at the click of a button to guide you through the darkest of days into the light of a new dawn.

Natures Pharmacy: Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies

Natures Pharmacy: Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies
Author: Shu Chen Hou
Publisher: Shu chen Hou
Total Pages: 36
Release:
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN:

📚 Introducing "Nature's Pharmacy: Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies" 📚 Embark on a transformative journey towards a healthier and happier you with "Nature's Pharmacy." Unlock the incredible power of natural remedies and discover the magic of plant-based healing. From herbal medicine to essential oils, and from natural skincare to women's health, this ultimate guide will empower you with a wealth of knowledge to nurture your well-being. Step into a world of natural healing wonders and embrace the timeless wisdom of nature. Order your copy of "Nature's Pharmacy: Harnessing the Power of Natural Remedies" and experience the true potential of natural wellness!

Pharmako/Poeia

Pharmako/Poeia
Author: Dale Pendell
Publisher:
Total Pages: 0
Release: 2009
Genre: Botany, Medical
ISBN: 9781556438875

"Pharmako poeia: plant powers, poisons, and herbcraft focuses on familiar psychoactive plant-derived substances and related synthetics, ranging from the licit (tobacco, alcohol) to the illicit (cannabis, opium) and the exotic (absinthe, salvia divinorum, nitrous oxide)"--Provided by publisher.