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The One Earth Herbal Sourcebook: Everything You Need to Know About Chinese, Western, and Ayurvedic Herbal Treatments

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I have a degree in Chinese herbs and at least 50 books on herbs. This is one of the best.

The author reviews Chinese, Western and Ayurvedic herbs. He includes research and little known facts about the herbs.

There are chapters on different diseases and the herbs that will treat them, including HIV, cancer, diabetes and thyroid problems.

There is a great explanation of the immune system, with each component explained very clearly, along with herbs that have been proven to affect that specific function. Which herbs boost interferon and which ones boost NK cells? What is tumor necrosis factor and what herbs stimulate it?

There is a seamless integration of Naturopathic and allopathic.

For example: Cases of hyperthyroidism and of hypothyroidism were confirmed via blood test. Hyperthyroidism correlated with a yin deficiency diagnosis and hypothyroidism with a yang deficiency diagnosis. As would be expected.

Everyone who loves herbs should have a copy of this book!!!!

Alan Tillotson's new book represents an important contribution to the growing list of herb books. There is nearly 600 pages of information ranging from individual herbs from around the world, therapeutic diet recommendations that will compliment a good herbal therapy, treatments for diseases and conditions based on the different systems of the body, herb to herb and herbdrug interactions (that are hardly any!) -- best of all unlike so many other books this one is written by a practicing herbalist and is based on his first hand experience......

This is a truly remarkable book.In a sense it is an encyclopedic treatment of herbology for the layman, and a reference book for the specialist. One correctly gets the impression that the author and his two co-authors really know what they are talking about. The book is based on an extensive knowledge about herbs, and considerable clinical experience. It covers the area of herbal treatment comprehensively. The content is well organized and information is clearly presented.The index is lengthy and detailed. The Appendix conveniently lists herbs, according to their physiological action, by their common and Latin names. The Resource Guide. is unusually comprehensive. It is a pleasure to recommend this book.

Albert Schatz, Ph.D. Professor Emeritus Temple University.

By far the most scientific based compilation of information on herbology. Dr. Tillotson provides clear, organized information in a systems based format. As an osteopathic physician I highly recommend this source to all medical professionals interested in integrated western and eastern approaches to health and disease.

Alan Tillotson is an experienced herbalist and independent thinker whose One Earth Herbal Sourcebook is useful for professionals and educated consumers alike. Trained extensively in Traditional Ayurvedic Medicine in Nepal, Tillotson draws upon a sophisticated herbal repertoire in dealing with MS, opthalmologic conditions, hepatitis C, diabetes and allergic rhinitis. He uses the best of Chinese, Ayurvedic and western herbs in protocols that are practical and effective. Written with humor and intelligence, the book is over 600 pages of useful herbal and nutritional advice. This is one of the better books of herbal medicine I own.

This book is long overdue. Alan Tillotson has done an incredible job researching and compiling relevant information about the uses of herbals from many different cultures. The book is direct and concise and gives a clear understanding of the appropriate applications of natural medicines in modern times. This book is a must-have for anyone involved in healthcare, or anyone who seeks a deeper understanding of the "magic and medicine" of plants. Definitely one of the most practical and valuable alternative healthcare texts to date.

The Volcanic Colloidal Desert Juice concoction is referenced.
This juice fights against cancer, arthritis, heart disease, back
pain, fibromyalgia, fungal infections and immune disorders.
There is a National Nutritional Foods Association which watches
herbal preparations and animal byproducts containing minerals.
Herbal preparations require comprehensive disclosure as to
contraindications. Natural blood thinners are kale, parsley,
spinach etc. Thyroid herbs are betal leaf, coleus root, lemon balm leaf and root bark. Antimicrobials reduce bacteria.
An example would be oregano. Dandelion leaf stimulates the
production of urine. This work is an important compendium
on herbal preparations, their benefits, contraindications
and use in the context of alternative/complementary medicine
and conventional medicine. The book is a worthy purchase
for a wide constituency of health buffs.

simply,highly recommended.
the fact that part of the book [herb descriptions] is published on the internet, says something about the proper intentions of the writers!
clear,practical,full of information, not easily to be found elsewhere.

What a terrific resource this book is! This book is a comprehensive compendium of facts regarding herbal solutions. It is written in an easy to read style. To often today folks reach for the next "best" pharmaceutical when often a less expensive, less dangerous and sometimes more efficient solution can be found in nature. This book is a good guide for those willing to step outside of western medical mind-set.

This book is so much more than I expected. It's the whole package and opened my eyes to so much more than just "herbs". It really gets into the history and background of herbal medicine and the different perspectives from Ayurvedic, Traditional Chinese, and Western practitioners. This book as a must for anyone starting out with herbology.