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Functional Herbal Therapy: A Modern Paradigm for Clinicians
In this groundbreaking book, Kerry Bone presents in detail his holistic, multidisciplinary and multicentred model of Functional Herbal Therapy (FHT). This model draws on the modern concept of functional medicine but is also rooted in traditional herbal wisdom. It is designed to equip herbalists to understand and formulate treatment strategies which tackle the complexity of different disease states.
Functional Herbal Therapy introduces the seven key attributes of FHT based on a fusion of new research and the modern concept of functional medicine. Next it offers an in-depth look at some of these core treatment strategies of FHT. Finally, the book examines how the key approaches and treatment strategies discussed can be successfully applied to the modern herbalist’s practice.
This visionary book will revolutionise the way that medical herbalists and naturopaths understand and treat disease processes. It will also be invaluable to students of herbal medicine, naturopathy and pharmaceutical sciences, both as a standard text and a reference book.
Functional Herbal Therapy introduces the seven key attributes of FHT based on a fusion of new research and the modern concept of functional medicine. Next it offers an in-depth look at some of these core treatment strategies of FHT. Finally, the book examines how the key approaches and treatment strategies discussed can be successfully applied to the modern herbalist’s practice.
This visionary book will revolutionise the way that medical herbalists and naturopaths understand and treat disease processes. It will also be invaluable to students of herbal medicine, naturopathy and pharmaceutical sciences, both as a standard text and a reference book.
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432 pages, Hardcover
First published September 23, 2021
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July 26, 2022
This is a very useful book for serious herbal practitioners. Its goal is to help readers understand health problems in terms of function with an emphasis on the patient rather than the disease. It is not just about what herbs to use, but why, with examples and research. Kerry Bone is a master herbalist, founder of MediHerb, and someone who keeps up with current research.
When it comes to deciding what substance to prescribe for health imbalance, the choice can be drugs, herbs, or foods. This book is about using herbs with some mention of drugs and foods.
The major areas of discussion include microcirculation, cellular protection, environmental toxins, bowel and gut dysfunction, anxiety/sleep, pathogens, metabolic syndrome, allergies, asthma, immune and respiratory health, Covid-19. The book is detailed and includes cellular considerations (with useful charts), microbiome, newer herbs, discussion of the cytokine storm…
One key lesson for success is to enhance the immune system. A few of the most useful herbs mentioned are curcumin, echinacea, ginkgo, and garlic.
Research and references provided. Index. Illustrated. 418 pages.
When it comes to deciding what substance to prescribe for health imbalance, the choice can be drugs, herbs, or foods. This book is about using herbs with some mention of drugs and foods.
The major areas of discussion include microcirculation, cellular protection, environmental toxins, bowel and gut dysfunction, anxiety/sleep, pathogens, metabolic syndrome, allergies, asthma, immune and respiratory health, Covid-19. The book is detailed and includes cellular considerations (with useful charts), microbiome, newer herbs, discussion of the cytokine storm…
One key lesson for success is to enhance the immune system. A few of the most useful herbs mentioned are curcumin, echinacea, ginkgo, and garlic.
Research and references provided. Index. Illustrated. 418 pages.
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