Encyclopaedia Natura Medica: The Grand Reference on Medicinal and Astral Virtues of Herbs and Minerals (In 4 Volumes)

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Encyclopaedia Natura Medica is a comprehensive account of medicinal and astrological values of herbs and minerals, picked up from various therapeutic traditions of the world and arranged into six parts over four volumes. It takes a detailed account of Dr. Nicholas Culpeper’s study of European herbs and minerals and also lists about 3000 herbs found in different parts of world for their medicinal and astral importance. This encyclopaedia is a valuable reference for everyone interested in holistic or natural medicine and combines updated information on herbs and minerals with the ancient knowledge. The first part of the encyclopedic compilation is named An Introduction to Herbal Traditions and discusses herbs, herbalism and traditions in herbal medicine along with herbs and traditional medicine in China. Part two describes more than 3500 herbs and its medicinal components, dose preparation, administration and safety. Part three and four are brief yet most importantly have been exclusively devoted to poisonous herbs and aroma therapy. Part five and six of the Natura Medica carry Nicholas Culpeper’s studies of the herbs and minerals, detailing their medicinal and astral importance in human life. The last section briefs the reader about common methods for preparing powders, syrups, simples and compounds from herbs and minerals for the use of general physician. Lastly, we hope Natura Medica has succeeded in giving the a consolidated and useful information for a healthy and holistic life.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Teresa Baldwin

Teresa Baldwinj is a medical herbalist living on Vancouver Island in British Columbia. She has an extensive background in orthomolecular nutrition and allergy therapy as well as clinical aromatherapy. After a year long journey embracing North America, China, Russia, Eastern Europe and the Middle East, Teresa became deeply involved in the herbal renaissance that is underway in North America. She currently heads The School of Herbal Studies, Canada's respected center of herbal education and regularly teaches in Canada, USA and New Zealand. She is also the author of An Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR Vincent Scalzo

Vincent Scalzo, a herbalist, botanical researcher, has co-authored several books with Teresa Baldwin including Herbal Solutions for Healthy Living and Traditional Medicines from the Earth. He also specializes in traditional Chinese medicine and Naturopathy. Vincent has a garden of his own where he cultivates medicinal herbs. An ardent practitioner of Yoga, he maintains and prepares many antique potions of Dr. Culpeper, many of which, he finds, have magical effect on health and well being.