Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health: Your Up-to-Date Guide to the Most Effective Herbal Treatments [Paperback]

N.D. Donald J. Brown (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 26, 1997

In this insightful book, Dr. Donald Brown, a naturopathic doctor and expert in medicines, discusses herbal medicine with the warm, knowledgeable confidence of a caring family physician. One section introduces the various types of herbal medicine. Another focuses on the eighteen most frequently prescribed herbs—including chamomile, echinachea, garlic, Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and valerian. Then, in a third section arranged by body system, Dr. Brown prescribes effective herbal treatments for dozens of health conditions, including:

• Cold and Flu
• Hay Fever
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Acne and Other Skin Conditions
• Infertility
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Poor Circulation
• Diabetes
• Digestive Complaints
• Yeast Infections
• PMS and Menopausal Symptoms
• Migraines
• Memory Loss
• Varicose Veins
• High Blood Pressure

Including vitamins and minerals as well as herbs, each prescription covers preparation, dosage, possible side effects, and cautions—all based on the latest research. Extensive references, question- and-answer sections for common concerns, and a multitude of additional resources round out this comprehensive guide. Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health will teach you how herbs work, and how you can use them to improve your health, strength, and vitality.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Prima Lifestyles; 1 edition (February 26, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 076151001X
• ISBN-13: 978-0761510017
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.2 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #939,819 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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16 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book, especially if you don't grow your own herbs!, May 25, 1999

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This review is from: Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health: Your Up-to-Date Guide to the Most Effective Herbal Treatments (Paperback)

I am not into gardening of any kind (I've killed catuses, for pete's sake) and was having a heck of a time finding a book about herbal remedies that didn't spend most of its pages telling me how to pick, grow and pickle (so to speak) my own herbs. This is a marvelous book for someone who wants sound (not faddish) advice on herbal remedies. It has one section where each herb/plant is listed, with recommended use, side effects, safety issues, etc. The next section lists ailments, recommended "herbal prescriptions" (treatments that have been studied "scientifically"), "other herbal considerations" (treatments that haven't had a lot of scientific study, but have demonstrated traditional or anecdotal efficacy), nutritial supplement considerations, and lifestyle considerations. Where it makes a difference, Dr. Brown tells you what form of the herb is best. And great tidbits like how chamomile may be difficult (not dangerous) for someone allergic to ragweed (daisy family), because chamomile is in the same family. This is a very well written, well thought-out book. The only reason someone might not give it five stars is that it doesn't cover as many herbs as in other books. But then, many herbs have little if ANY scientific data, and that was one of the author's considerations for inclusion in this book. Highly recommended.

3 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Herbal Prescriptions by Brown, January 27, 2004

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This review is from: Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health (Paperback)

This book provides many natural remedies for classic bodily
problems. For instance, dandelion bark may be useful to manage
bile flows in the body. Hawthorne is useful for angina.
Garlic is employed for artheriosclerosis and formations
that clog the arteries. This work identifies many classic
herbs which are useful for a plethora of problems.