Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse [Hardcover]

Sylvia Seroussi (Author), MD Chatroux (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0966552407 | ISBN-13: 978-0966552409 | Publication Date: August 1, 1998 | Edition: 1

Materia Poetica is a lovely cloth bound collection of original delightful verse written about the homeopathic remedies.This collection of 101 poems is entertaining as well as informative.Well received in the homeopathic community as well as the lay public,it also makes a great gift.

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About the Author

Sylvia Seroussi Chatroux, MD is a Board Certified Family Physician practicing homeopathy as well as conventional medicine.She is especially interested in alternative medicine as well as counselling. She lives in Oregon with her husband and two daughters and has a solo practice.She loves children and her biggest dream is to help children to have the love and nuturing that they so deserve.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 184 pages
• Publisher: Poetica Press; 1 edition (August 1, 1998)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0966552407
• ISBN-13: 978-0966552409
• Product Dimensions: 6.4 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #946,370 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Homeopathy and poetry mix in an original and fun book., October 23, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse (Hardcover)

I wish I would have had this book when my children were younger and I was frantically searching for a friendly guide to homeopathy. Most of the books were awfully complicated and required answering so many questions about symptoms that, by the time I'd figured out the right remedy, the fever was gone, the earache finished or the headache had disappeared. This book demystifies homeopathy, and brushes it with beauty, whimsy and deep wisdom at the same time. First, it's a beautiful book, with lovely black and white botanical drawings. And the concept is original; the author simplifies and clarifies homeopathy by describing properties of the 101 remedies in poetry. And she makes it fun, too. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for alternatives to conventional medicine, especially parents of young children. Actually, it's a great book for anyone who loves poetry, plants, beautiful books, the healing arts...the list goes on and on. Part of the uniqueness of the book is because Sylvia Chatroux is a unique doctor, an MD as well as a homeopathic doctor. She's also the kind of doctor everyone wants to have; she believes in the body's ability to heal and she is deeply committed to helping people heal themselves. That spirit comes through in this wonderful book.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great homeopathic reference and great fun to read!, December 2, 1998

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Jacob Kann, Ph.D. ([e-mail]) (Ashland, Oregon) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse (Hardcover)

Not only is Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse by Sylvia Seroussi,MD a wonderful collection of poetry, but it serves as a great reference for choosing that "right" remedy. By portraying the essence of the remedies in verse, Dr. Chatroux has captured the symptoms, quirks, and personality types for which the various remedies are meant to treat. A great addition to ones homeopathic library, as well as great fun to read.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Charming, witty, interesting and informative, September 18, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Materia Poetica : Homeopathy In Verse (Hardcover)

Even as I listen to the voice in my head, my eyes are intrigued by the poetry, my nose can almost smell the sulphurs and acids, and my tongue shrinks from some descriptions--this little book excites the senses. It is charming, witty, descriptive and helpful in understanding the usage of homeopathic remedies--an old-fashioned-looking classic to treasure.