The modern herbal dispensatory : a medicine-making guide

Easley, Thomas, 1982- author.

Contributors: Horne, Steven H., author.

2016, Book , 376 pages :

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Publication information:	Berkeley, California : North Atlantic Books, [2016]
ISBN:	1623170796 (print)
ISBN:	9781623170790 (print)
Language:	English
Record ID:	3470817
Format:	Regular Print Book
Physical description:	376 pages : illustrations
Date acquired:	November 24, 2016
More creator details:	Thomas Easley and Steven Horne.
Contents note:	Getting started : basic concepts for having success with herbal medicine -- Herbal preparations : understanding the many ways to prepare and use herbs -- Using fresh plants : harvesting, drying and using fresh herbs -- Dried herbs : bulk herbs, capsules and tablets -- Introduction to extractions : terms, equipment, solvents and calculations -- Making basic extracts : extracting herbs in water, alcohol, glycerin and vinegar -- Advanced extraction techniques : percolation extracts, fluid extracts and Soxhlet extracts -- Topical preparations : oil-based extractions, topical and local applications -- Other preparations : concentrates, lozenges and Chinese methods -- Aromatherapy and flower essences : two unique ways to extract and use herbs -- Formulas and dosages : designing herbal formulas and using herbs effectively -- Sample formulas : some of Steven Horne and Thomas Easley's favorite formulas -- Single herbs : instructions for preparing and using single herbs.
Contributor:	Horne, Steven H., author.

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