Julian Barker: Plants on Prescription, Gebunden

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A definitive masterclass in clinical herbalism, distilling decades of diagnostic insight into a comprehensive guide on prescribing and personalising medicine for every system of the body

This essential volume provides a bridge between theory and practice, offering students and seasoned herbalists a deeper understanding of the processes behind prescribing plants as precise solutions for complex ailments.

Plants on Prescriptionbegins by expanding on some of the theoretical background of herbalism, such as symptom presentation types; therapeutic and energetic models; human physiology; personalised medicine; and more. In the central chapters of the book, Julian Barker explores the intricacies of the body's primary systems through case studies that reveal the clinical rationale behind every selection. From the respiratory tract and circulatory system to vestibular conditions, migraines, and chronic fatigue, Barker provides a roadmap for navigating the nuances of plant medicine.

His prescriptions span the full traditional pharmacopoeia - including tisanes, decoctions, aromatic waters, and tinctures - while integrating vital dietary protocols and nutritional guidance. Plants on Prescription represents a rare opportunity to enter the consultation room of a master practitioner, preserving a lifetime of cultivated knowledge and refined protocols for generations of herbalists to come.