• The Gaia Hypothesis
  
• What are herbs and what is herbalism?
  
• Herbalism and Homeopathy
  
• The International Context of Herbal Medicine
  

• Traditional uses
  
• Philosophical systems
  
• A model of Holistic Herbal Medicine

• Taxonomic Classification
  
• Phyto-Pharmacology
  
• Classification by chemical structure
  
• Classification by Physiological Effect

• Internal Remedies
• External Remedies
  
• Dosage and formulation criteria
  
• Dosage ranges from BPC, BHP and USP

• A Herbal Bibliography
  
• Herbal Contacts around the World

Human Systems

• The Digestive System
  
  • Apthous Ulcers
    
  • Gingivitis
    
  • Oesophagitis & Gastroesophageal Reflux
    
  • Gastritis
    
  • Peptic Ulceration
    
  • Hiatus Hernia
    
  • Functional Dyspepsia
    
  • Phytotherapy and The Colon
    
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Spastic Colon, Mucous Colitis)
    
  • Ulcerative Colitis
    
  • Constipation
    
  • Diarrhoea
    
  • Appendicitis
    
  • Diverticulitis
    
  • The Liver
    
    • Phyto-Therapy research and Liver Disease
      
      • Carduus Marianum & Silymarin
        
      • Glycyrrhia Glabra & Glycyrrhiin
        
      • Schiandra Chinensis Lignoids
        
      • Bupleurum Falcatum & Saikosaponins
        
    • Jaundice
      
    • Hepatitis
      
    • Cirrhosis
      
    • Cholecystitis
      
    • Cholelithiasis
      
    • Hemorrhoids
      
• The Cardio-Vascular System
  
  • Primary actions for the Cardio-Vascular System
    
  • Generalied Cardio-Vascular Disorders
    
  • Disease of the Heart
    
  • Peripheral Vascular Disorders
    
  • Herbs for the Heart
    
• The Lower Respiratory System
  • Cough
    
  • Bronchitis (acute)
    
  • Bronchitis (chronic)
    
  • Pertussis
    
  • Asthma
    
  • Emphysema
• The Upper Respiratory System
  
  • The common cold (acute orya)
    
  • Influenza
    
  • Hay Fever (allergenic Rhinitis)
    
  • Sinusitis
    
  • Laryngitis
    
  • Tonsillitis
• The Nervous System
  
  • What is Stress?
    • How to Recognize Stress
      
    • Managing Stress: An Overview
      
    • Stress and the Adaptogens
      
    • Relaxation Techniques
      
    • Herbal Remedies and Stress Management
    • Depression
      
    • Insomnia
      
    • Withdrawal from Benodiaepines (Valium type Tranquiliers)
      
    • Anorexia Nervosa
      
    • Headache
      
    • Migraine
      
    • Herbal Relief for Headaches
      
    • Neuritis (Peripheral Neuropathy)
      
    • Tinnitus
      
    • Motion Sickness
      
    • Shingles
• The Urinary System
  
  • Herbs and the Urinary System
    
  • Diuretics for Different Parts of the Body
    
  • A selection of important Diuretics
    
  • Health and Illness in the Urinary System
    
  • Frequency
    
  • Dysuria
    
  • Hematuria
    
  • Water Retention , Edema
    
  • Cystitis
    
  • Urinary Calculus
    
  
  
• The Reproductive system
  
  • Phytoestrogens
    
  • Emmenagogues - are they or are they not?
    
  • Herbal Emmenagogues
    
  • Uterine Tonics
    
  • Amenorrhoea & Dysmenorrhoea
    
  • Partus preparator
    
  • Child Birth (Labor & After Labor)
    
  • Threatened Miscarriage
    
  • Amenorrhea
    
  • Dysmenorrhea
    
    • Menorrhagia
      
    • Metrorrhagia
      
  • Pre Menstrual Tension
    
  • Menopause
    
  • Herbs, Fertility & Contraception
    
  • Zoapatle
    
  • Chinese research (Reproduction)
    
  • Indian research (Reproduction)
    
  • Infertility
    
  • Phytotherapeutic approaches to infertility.
    
  • Pregnancy
    • Herbs to avoid during pregnancy
      
    • Discomforts of Pregnancy: The First Trimesters
      
    • Discomforts of Pregnancy: The Second and Third Trimesters
    • Post Partum
  • Endometriosis
    
  • Fibrocystic Disease (FCD)
    
• The Male Reproductive System
  
  • Herbs for Men
    
• Musculo-Skeletal System
  
  • Primary Actions for the MusculoSkeletal System.
    
  • Inflammation and Arthritis
    
  • Arthritis
    
  • Rheumatism-Myalgia
    
  • External Applications for MusculoSkeletal Problems
    
  • Osteo-Arthritis
    
  • Rheumatoid Arthritis
    
  • Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    
  • Herbs And Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
    
  • Gout
    
  • Bursitis & Tendinitis
    
• Skin
  
  • Topical Applications
    
  • Skin Lesions
    
  • Eczema-Dermatitis
    
  • Psoriasis
    
  • Acne
    
  • Psoriatic Arthritis
    
  • Dandruff
    
  • Dry Skin
    
  • Bruises

• The Herbal possibilities in Immunology
  
• A Phyto-Therapeutic approach to the ImmuneSystem
  
• An Herbal contribution to Preventive Medicine
  
• The Immune System and its specific problems

• A General Approach to Infection
  
• Shingles
  
• Infections in the Genito-Urinary System
  
• Infections in The Skin
  
• Fungal Skin Infections

• Herbs and Children
  
• Measles (Rubeola)
  
• Chicken Pox (Varicella)
  
• Digestive system
  
• Colic
  
• Hot Castor Oil Rub
  
• Constipation
  
• Diarrhoea
  
• Indigestion
  
• Nausea
  
• Respiratory System
  
• Nervous System
  
• Hyperactivity
  
• Skin
  
• Diaper Rash
  
• Cradle Cap (Seborrheic Dermatitis)
  
• Impetigo
  
• Mumps
  
• Otitis Media (Middle Ear Infection)
  
• Urinary system - Bedwetting (enuresis)
  
• Fever
  

• Psychology of Aging
  
• Spiritual and Socio-Economic Issues
  
• Toning and Nurturing Health in Elders
  
• Prescribing Issues Unique To Elders
  
• Cardio-Vascular System
  
• Respiratory System
  
• Nervous System
  
• Digestive System
  
• Urinary System
  
• Muscular-Skeletal System
  
• Skin
  
• Prescription Drug reactions
  
• Herbal Alternatives to Prozac
  

• Alterative
  
• Anti-Catarrhal
  
• Anti-Inflammatories
  
• Anti-Microbials
  
• Anti-Rheumatics
  
• Anti-Spasmodic
  
• Astringent
  
• Bitters
  
• Cardiac Remedies
  
• Carminative
  
• Cholagogue
  
• Demulcent
  
• Diuretics
  
• Emmenagogues
  
• Expectorant
  
• Hepatics
  
• Hypnotics
  
• Hypotensives
  
• Nervine
  
• Stimulant
  
• Action Strengths

• Contra Indications
  
• Agrimony
  
• Aniseed
  
• Angelica
  
• Arnica
  
• Astragalus
  
• Balm
  
• Balm of Gilead
  
• Balmony
  
• Barberry
  
• Bayberry
  
• Bearberry
  
• Birch
  
• Black Catechu
  
• Black Cohosh
  
• Black Haw
  
• Black Horehound
  
• Black Root
  
• Blackberry
  
• Bladderwrack
  
• Blood Root
  
• Blue Cohosh
  
• Blue Flag
  
• Bogbean
  
• Boldo
  
• Boneset
  
• Borage
  
• Broom
  
• Buchu
  
• Bugleweed
  
• Burdock
  
• Butternut
  
• Calendula
  
• Californian Poppy
  
• Caraway
  
• Cascara Sagrada
  
• Catmint
  
• Cayenne
  
• Celery Seeds
  
• Centaury
  
• Chamomile
  
• Chaste Berry
  
• Chickweed
  
• Cleavers
  
• Coltsfoot
  
• Comfrey
  
• Condurango
  
• Corn Silk
  
• Couchgrass
  
• Cramp Bark
  
• Cranesbill, American
  
• Daisy
  
• Damiana
  
• Dandelion
  
• Devils Claw
  
• Dill
  
• Echinacea
  
• Elder
  
• Elecampane
  
• Eucalyptus
  
• Eyebright
  
• False Unicorn Root
  
• Fennel
  
• Fenugreek
  
• Feverfew
  
• Figwort
  
• Fringetree
  
• Fumitory
  
• Garlic
  
• Gentian
  
• Ginger
  
• Ginseng
  
• Ginkgo
  
• Goats Rue
  
• Golden Seal
  
• Golden Rod
  
• Gravel Root
  
• Grindelia
  
• Guaiacum
  
• Hawthorn
  
• Heartsease
  
• Hops
  
• Horehound
  
• Horse Chestnut
  
• Horsetail
  
• Hydrangea
  
• Hyssop
  
• Iceland Moss
  
• Ipecacuanha
  
• Irish Moss
  
• Jamaican Dogwood
  
• Juniper Berries
  
• Kola
  
• Ladys Mantle
  
• Lavender
  
• Liquorice
  
• Life Root
  
• Linden
  
• Lobelia
  
• Lungwort Herb
  
• Ma Huang
  
• Marshmallow
  
• Meadowsweet
  
• Milk Thistle
  
• Motherwort
  
• Mouse Ear
  
• Mugwort
  
• Mullein
  
• Mustard
  
• Myrrh
  
• Nettle
  
• Oak Bark
  
• Oats
  
• Oregon Mountain Grape
  
• Parsley
  
• Partridge Berry
  
• Pasque Flower
  
• Passion Flower
  
• Pellitory of the Wall
  
• Pennyroyal
  
• Peppermint
  
• Periwinkle
  
• Plantain
  
• Pleurisy Root
  
• Poke
  
• Prickly Ash
  
• Raspberry
  
• Red Clover
  
• Red Sage
  
• Rhubarb Root
  
• Rosemary
  
• Rue
  
• St. Johns Wort
  
• Sarsaparilla
  
• Saw Palmetto
  
• Senna
  
• Shephards Purse
  
• Skullcap
  
• Skunk Cabbage
  
• Slippery Elm
  
• Snake Root
  
• Stone Root
  
• Sundew
  
• Sweet Violet
  
• Tansy
  
• Thyme
  
• Ti Tree
  
• Valerian
  
• Vervain
  
• Wahoo
  
• Western Hemlock
  
• White Poplar
  
• Wild Carrot
  
• Wild Cherry Bark
  
• Wild Indigo
  
• Wild Lettuce
  
• Wild Yam
  
• Willow
  
• Witch Hazel
  
• Wood Betony
  
• Wormwood
  
• Yarrow
  
• Yellow Dock
  

APPENDIX

• Glossary
  
• English to Latin Names
  
• Latin to English Names
  
• Prefixes and Suffixes
  
• Herb Names and Plant Taxonomy

The Herbalist by David L. Hoffmann, copyright 1993-2003 David L. Hoffmann, Hopkins Technology, all rights reserved.

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