Practical Home Care Medicine [Paperback]

Christine Murphy (Editor)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2007

The remedies in PRACTICAL HOME CARE MEDICINE are mainly those that Sophia Christine Murphy grew up with and that tend to have a large following in both North America and Europe. They include traditional herbal teas as well as homeopathic remedies, many drawn from the anthroposophic approach to medicine and healing, which was first developed by Rudolf Steiner and Ita Wegman, an M.D., with the aid of Weleda, now an international maker of natural remedies. PRACTICAL HOME CARE MEDICINE offers a wealth of practical information, tinctures, teas, and ointments, along with helpful information on their preparation and uses. These practical medicines provide a wide assortment of useful methods for dealing with common ailments. Drawn from the broad experience of parents, nurses, and physicians, PRACTICAL HOME CARE MEDICINE is an easy-to-follow health guide that will help keep your family healthy and become a trusted companion in the home. Includes: - Why do we get sick? - Finding a physician - The healing environment - First aid supplies and procedures - Internal remedy dosages - Suggested remedy kits - Numerous specific preparations and remedies - Resources

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About the Author

Sophia Christine Murphy is a specialist in anthroposophical homeopathic medicines and therapies. She was the Director of Weleda USA for many years and founded Lilipoh magazine. She now lives in Ireland.

Product Details

• Paperback: 100 pages
• Publisher: Lindisfarne Books (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1584200502
• ISBN-13: 978-1584200505
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #575,687 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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