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All books are 30% off with the first being 33% off. Brand new. A variety of

topics.

 

Medical Herbalism Principles and Practices by David Hoffman A foundational

textbook on the scientific principles of therapeutic Herbalism and their

application in medicine. A complete handbook for the medical practitioner.

Includes

the most up-to-date information on preparations, dosage and

contraindications.

Medical Herbalism contains comprehensive information concerning the

identification and use of medicinal plants by chemical structure and

physiological

effect, the art and science of making herbal medicine, the limitations and

potential of viewing herbs chemically, and the challenge to current research

paradigms posed by complex plant medicines. It also includes information on

toxicology

and contraindications, the issues involved in determining dosage and

formulation types for an individual, guides to the different measurement systems

and

conversion tables, and the pros and cons of both industrial and traditional

techniques.

With additional sections devoted to the principles of green medicine, the

history of Western Herbalism, the variety of other medical modalities using

medicinal plants, an extensive resource directory, and a discussion of

treatments

organized by body system, Medical Herbalism is the comprehensive textbook all

students and practitioners of clinical herbalism need to develop their healing

practices.

ISBN 0-89281-749-6, Hardcover 672 pages 8 1/2 x 11, 423 black and white

illustrations $60 sale price $40

 

An Elders' Herbal - Natural Techniques for Health and Vitality by David

Hoffman

A medical herbalist addresses the unique health concerns of people in later

life and presents a wide variety of herbal treatments for problems associated

with aging.

ISBN 0-89281-396-2 softcover 288 pages $17.95 sale price $12.57

 

An Herbal Guide to Stress Relief by David Hoffman Gentle remedies and

techniques for healing and claming the Nervous system

ISBN 0-89281-426-8 softcover 192-page $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

The Herbal Handbook - A User's Guide to Medical Herbalism

In this comprehensive guide, Hoffman explains specific actions individual

herbs have on the body and suggests herbal prescriptions for a variety of

conditions.

ISBN 0-89281-782-8 softcover 240 pages $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

The Art of Aromatherapy - The Healing and Beautifying Properties of the

Essential Oils of Flowers and Herbs by Robert B. Tisserand

Often called the father of modern aromatherapy, Tisserand introduced the use

of essential oils in healing. Also includes a glossary and therapeutic index.

ISBN 0-89281-001-7 softcover 328 pages $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

Aromatherapy for Healing the Spirit - Restoring Emotional and Mental Balance

by Gabriel Mojay

The first aromatherapy guide to combine the practice of aromatherapy with

tradition Chinese medicine.

ISBN 0-89281-887-5 softcover 192 pages $19.95 sale price $13.97

 

Advanced Aromatherapy - The Science of Essential Oil Therapy by Kurt

Schnaubelt, PhD

A chemist and aromatherapy professional provides scientific proof for the

effectiveness of using essential oils.

ISBN 0-89281-743-7 softcover 144 pages $16.95 sale price $11.87

 

Aromatherapy for Women - A Practical Guide to Essential Oils for Health and

Beauty by Maggie Tisserand

This easy-to-use guide focuses on women's needs and includes aromatherapy for

health and beauty, massage and use during pregnancy and childbirth.

Instructions for preparing personal care products are also included.

ISBN 0-89281-628-7 softcover 176 pages $8.95 sale price $6.27

 

Botanica Erotica - Arousing Body, Mind and Spirit by Diana De Luca

This guide offers a playful look at the foods, herbs, and behaviors that

arouse us by looking at the history and use of the world's classic aphrodisiacs.

ISBN 0-89281-790-9 hardcover 144 pages $25.00 sale price $17.50

 

The Magical and Ritual Use of Aphrodisiacs: by Richard Alan Miller

Aphrodisiacs--the " foods of love " that increase sexual desire and

potency--fall into two classifications: biochemical, which have a direct effect

on sexual

activity, and the more important group whose effects are psychophysiological

in nature. Richard Alan Miller provides comprehensive and detailed information

on using both kinds of aphrodisiacs.

- Emphasizing the powerful role of the mind on the biochemistry of sexuality,

Miller shows how intention and motivation can be focused to greatly augment

the physical effects of these substances.

- To stimulate the imagination and enhance both the physical and

psychological effects of aphrodisiacs, the author suggests specific contemporary

rituals

drawn from sources as diverse as Tantric yoga and Western magic.

ISBN 0-89281-402-0 176 pages, 6 x 9 The Paper, $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

The Magical and Ritual Use of Herbs by Richard Alan Miller

For this title, Richard Alan Miller has thoroughly researched the historical

use, chemical structure, preparation for consumption, and magical rituals

related to narcotic, hallucinogenic, stimulant, and depressant herbs. He

explains

how these natural substances can be used for the enhancement of sexuality,

muscle relaxation and massage, initiation, spiritual growth, and astral

projection. Provides a fascinating study of nineteen herbs that not only

stimulate our

energies, but also combat fatigue, assist healing, and relieve tension.

ISBN 0-89281-401-2 128 pages, 5 3/8 x 8 1/4 Paper, $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

The Magic and Ritual Use of Perfumes by Richard Alan Miller & Iona Miller

A comprehensive introduction to the art and metaphysics of perfumery.

ISBN 0-89281-210-9 184 pages, 8 x 10 Paper, $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

Sexual Reflexology: Activating the Taoist Points of Love by Mantak Chia and

William U. Wei

Email for more info. I fear description might be a tad past PG rating of

list. Remember Valentine's Day is just around the corner.

ISBN 0-89281-088-2 208 pages, 8 x 10 214 b & w illustrations Paper, $18.00

sale price $12.60

 

The Green Witch Herbal - Restoring Nature's Magic in Home, Health, and Beauty

Care by Barbara Griggs

As we seek more natural alternatives to harsh synthetic products, we are

learning a new and healthy respect for the traditional wisdom our ancestors took

for granted. Women are rediscovering their foremothers' " green witchcraft " The

use of flowers, leaves, berries, roots, and barks in home and garden, for

hygiene and beauty, for pleasure and for health. Now, that lore may be found in

this modern source book of the domestic use of herbs. Full of practical advice

and fascinating historical insights, this delightful book shows you how to tap

into the astonishing power of plants and herbs. Includes recipes for a variety

of remedies and personal care products, and devotes a chapter to the creative

use of herbs in the kitchen for cooking and as natural cleansers and

disinfectants

ISBN 0-89281-496-9 168 pages, 8 x 10 30 black and white illustrations Paper,

$14.95 sale price $10.47

 

Addiction-Free Naturally - Liberating Yourself from Sugar, Caffeine, Food

Addictions, Tobacco, Alcohol, and Prescription Drugs by Brigitte Mars

The first comprehensive guide to overcoming addictions by using natural

remedies that rebuild health for both body and mind from the inside out. Covers

a

full range of natural remedies, including herbs, homeopathy, aromatherapy,

flower essence remedies, color therapy, acupressure, and more. Addresses many

different substances, such as caffeine and chocolate, and discusses how the body

deals with withdrawal, detoxification, and repatterning. The natural remedies

included in this book can be used in conjunction with conventional therapies.

By well-known author Brigitte Mars, who has 30 years of experience with natural

therapies and is the formulator for UniTea Herbs.

ISBN 0-89281-892-1 softcover 272 pages $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

The Cox-2 Connection: Natural Breakthrough Treatment for Arthritis,

Alzheimer's, & Cancer by James B. LaValle, R.Ph., N.M.D., and C.C.N.

In The Cox-2 Connection, pharmacist and naturalist James B. LaSalle shares a

thorough overview of treatment options for a variety of disorders for which

inflammation is a primary symptom--from osteoarthritis, bursitis, and

fibromyalgia to rheumatoid arthritis, gout and dysbiosis. He clearly explains

the

physiological mechanism that leads to inflammation and pain and includes an

in-depth

section on pain-management strategies useful for anyone who is experiencing

this discomfort, whether temporary or chronic.

Cox-2--or cyclooxygenase-2--is the key enzyme responsible for the body's

inflammation and pain response in conditions such as arthritis and bursitis, and

it is also linked to the inflammation that may play a significant role in the

progression of Alzheimer's and cancer. The Cox-2 Connection, however, goes

further than other pain management books by dealing with not only the synthetic,

anti-inflammatory Cox-2 inhibitors, such as Celebrex and Vioxx, but also with

their natural counterparts that have been used for thousands of years by people

all over the world. The author thoughtfully evaluates the effectiveness of

these inhibitors as well as their side effects and presents exciting new studies

that indicate their possible role in preventing Alzheimer's and cancer.

The Cox-2 Connection is an essential and timely reference for anyone trying

to understand and manage inflammation and pain and make sense of the exploding

availability and potential of ways to deal with them.

ISBN 0-89281-984-7 176 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $12.95 sale price 9.07

 

Echinacea - Nature's Immune Enhancer by Steven Foster

The plant group Echinacea (common name, purple coneflower) is known as a

non-specific stimulant to the immune system. A native of this continent, it was

highly valued in Native American medicine, where it had more applications than

any other plant. Today, research shows clear scientific reasons for its

effectiveness. Foster, a widely respected herbalist, provides both a

contemporary and

historical look at this important herb and its healing properties, and makes

a plea for conserving and protecting it in the wild.

A portion of the author's proceeds will go to support Echinacea conservation

efforts at the Ozark Beneficial Plant Project in Brixey, Missouri.

ISBN 0-89281-386-5 160 pages, 5 x 7.75 Paper, $8.95 sale price $6.27

 

The Estrogen Alternative: Natural Hormone Therapy with Botanical Progesterone

Third Edition by Raquel Martin with Judi Gerstung, D.C.

Includes the latest research on how to combat osteoporosis, endometriosis,

heart disease, PMS, fibroids, and breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. A

must-read for any woman taking synthetic hormones for infertility or birth

control,

PMS, or menopause. Explains the most recent research on diet, endometriosis,

osteoporosis, and breast, ovarian, and uterine cancer. Previous editions have

sold more than 50,000 copies.

More and more women are seeking nondrug alternatives to synthetic hormones

and their dangerous side effects. In this revised and expanded third edition,

Raquel Martin offers the most up-to-date information on how botanical

progesterone therapy can provide safe, natural relief for many of the problems

women

face from hormone deficiency, including PMS, menstrual irregularity,

miscarriages, uterine fibroids, infertility, depression, and fibromyalgia.

Botanical

progesterone supplementation is also extremely effective in relieving hot

flashes,

insomnia, night sweats, vaginal dryness, and other symptoms of menopause.

The authors sift through the often confusing spate of studies on hormone

replacement therapy and guide readers to natural alternatives. The book also

offers

advice on how to work with a sympathetic physician and provides mail-order

sources for botanical progesterone.

ISBN 0-89281-893-X 288 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $14.95 sale price 10.47

 

The Healing Power of Gemstones: In Tantra, Ayurveda, and Astrology by Harish

Johari

This is the most comprehensive guide to the chemical and subtle nature of

gemstones and their use throughout history. Johari includes detailed

instructions

for the creation of gem talismans and the rituals surrounding the use of gems

to obtain desired effects. He also uses Hindu astrology to explain the gems

you should wear to maximize your physical and psychological well-being. New

edition of a popular classic. This is the first book in this subject area to

draw on the ancient Hindu sciences of Tantra, Ayurvedic medicine, and astrology,

as well as on the author's own family tradition of gemology.

ISBN 0-89281-608-2 240 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

Herbal Teas for Health and Healing by Ceres

Herbal teas have their own characteristic virtues. Some are slightly

stimulating, others are soothing and induce quiet sleep or act as tranquilizers.

Many

are tonics that can bring an " out-of-gear " system back to complete health. The

author describes a wide range of tea-making herbs and gives instructions for

their preparation and use. New edition of the classic best-seller.

ISBN 0-89281-646-5 96 pages, 5 x 7 3/4 Paper, $9.95 sale price $6.97

 

Hildegard of Bingen's Spiritual Remedies by Dr. Wighard Stehlow

Synthesizes the holistic wisdom of Hildegard of Bingen to offer the modern

reader her spiritual and psychological healing principles. Takes a holistic view

of psychological or spiritual illness and its physical repercussions. Shows

how to incorporate healing words into thoughts in order to prevent negative

energy. Companion volume to Hildegard of Bingen's Medicine, a collection of

remedies for physical ailments (30,000 sold).

A 12th-century mystic, visionary, and healer, Hildegard of Bingen recognized

what the holistic health movement has only recently restored to our

consciousness: that full health can only be experienced in a state of spiritual

balance.

Psychological trauma, emotional distress, and other maladies of the soul

often lead to illness and chronic diseases. Healing the body begins with the

self-healing of the spirit.

Dr. Wighard Strehlow explains the natural methods used by Hildegard of Bingen

to treat weaknesses of the soul--problems that are today treated by drugs

such as Prozac. Based on his clinical work with this effective energetic

medicine

for more than 20 years, Dr. Strehlow gives readers a complete program for a

lifestyle of " spiritual fitness. " His practical suggestions are based on the

integration of 35 spiritual forces of the human soul in order to " cure the soul

within, " which he synthesized from five of Hildegard's books on spiritual and

psychological healing principles. He suggests that the recovery of Hildegard's

insights into cultivating the health of body and spirit may even provide

solutions to the challenges currently frustrating Western medical science.

ISBN 0-89281-985-5 272 pages, 8 x 10 Paper, $18.00 sale price 12.60

 

Hildegard von Bingen's Physica: The Complete English Translation of Her

Classic Work on Health and Healing translated from the Latin by Priscilla Throop

One of two major medical treatises by medieval healer Hildegard von Bingen,

presented in its entirety for the first time in English during the 900th

anniversary of her birth.

- A seminal text in the development of Western herbal medicine

- Presents nine categories of healing systems--Plants, Elements, Trees,

Stones, Fish, Birds, Animals, Reptiles, and Metals--and elaborates on their

medicinal use

- Closely related to Eastern medical approaches that are gaining respect

today

Saint, mystic, healer, visionary, fighter, Hildegard von Bingen stands as one

of the great figures in the history of women in me.

At a time when few women could write and most were denied a formal education,

Hildegard von Bingen became a legendary healer, visionary, musician, artist,

poet, and saint. Her works include twenty-seven symphonic compositions;

Scivias, a compilation of her visions; and her two major medical works, Causae

et

Curae, a medical compendium, and Physica, published here in English in its

entirety for the first time.

Physica has a strong affinity with the Eastern medical approaches gaining

great respect today. The modern reader interested in natural healing will

recognize the enormous truth in the theories of this 12th-century physician,

which

remind us that our cures for illness depend on our natural world and our place

in it.

ISBN 0-89281-661-9 256 pages, 6 x 9 Cloth, $25.00 sale price $17.50

 

The Practical Handbook of Plant Alchemy: An Herbalist's Guide to Preparing

Medicinal Essences, Tinctures, and Elixirs by Manfred M. Junius

An herbalist shows how to release the complete healing properties of plants

by using ancient spagyric (alchemical) methods.

ISBN 0-89281-485-3 272 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $19.95 sale price $13.97

 

Qigong for Women: Low-Impact Exercises for Enhancing Energy and Toning the

Body by Dominique Ferraro

* Low-impact, time-efficient exercises that relieve stress, restore physical

health, and rebalance the mind.

* Provides step-by-step instructions, with accompanying photos, for dozens of

exercises specifically designed for women.

* 300 black-and-white photographs.

* Addresses concerns specific to women's health, including special sections

on female sexuality, osteoporosis, stress, and pregnancy.

* Techniques developed and perfected over the course of 2,000 years by Taoist

and Buddhist monks and doctors.

In today's high-powered world, women frequently find themselves pulled in

many different directions. As they try to balance the demands of careers and

family life, they are too often left with a feeling of imbalance, a feeling that

can manifest in both physical and emotional stress. To reclaim their

equilibrium and find relief, more and more women are turning to qigong, a

low-impact,

time-efficient daily practice of gentle exercises based on the ancient concept

of acupuncture meridians. Developed and enriched over two thousand years by

Taoist and Buddhist doctors and monks, chi kung offers techniques for improving

breath control and mental concentration, releasing stress through

self-administered massage and acupressure, and reaching and maintaining desired

weight.

In Qigong for Women, Dominique Ferraro gives step-by-step instructions,

accompanied by photos, for dozens of exercises that address the specific

concerns

of women. Along with chapters on stress relief, aging, and physical toning,

Ferraro includes information on female sexuality, osteoporosis, menstrual

difficulties, and problems related to pregnancy. Through regular practice of chi

kung, women can improve blood circulation, reinforce the immune system, and

reestablish emotional equilibrium. Middle-aged and older women will enjoy the

added

benefits of recovering elasticity, whether in their joints or in their

psyches. Valuable for all ages, Qigong for Women provides a system, both

preventive

and curative, to maintain the sense of well-being that we all deserve.

ISBN 0-89281-838-7 168 pages, 8 x 10 268 b & w photographs Paper, $19.95 sale

price $13.97

 

Aromatherapy and Massage for Mother and Baby by Allison England

Revised and expanded edition of Aromatherapy for Mother and Baby

Newly revised edition of the definitive guide to using essential oils during

pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood.

* Special sections on massage give complete instructions for easing the

discomforts of pregnancy, relieving the pain of labor and birth, and

facilitating

the bonding of mother and child.

* Written by a registered nurse trained in herbal medicine, reflexology, and

massage.

Fragrant, gentle essential oils are ideally suited to the special needs of

women during pregnancy, birth, and early motherhood. This newly revised edition

of the definitive guide provides the reader with expert advice on using

essential oils in massage, baths, compresses, lotions, and inhalations. Special

sections on massage for pregnant women and newborns give complete instructions

for

using massage to ease the discomforts of pregnancy and relieve the pain of

labor and birth, as well as to soothe and comfort restless babies and facilitate

the bonding of mother and child. The author also explains how to successfully

treat common disorders such as morning sickness, water retention, cellulite,

varicose veins, hemorrhoids, and stretch marks. Safe, effective remedies for

babies are also covered, including colic, diaper rash, and teething pain.

ISBN 0-89281-898-0 176 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

The Healing Bath: Using Essential Oil Therapy to Balance Body Energy by Milli

D. Austin

Many books discuss the aromatic power of essential oils, but The Healing Bath

is the first to focus on using essential oils to cleanse, clear, and heal the

energy field surrounding the physical body. If this energy field is damaged,

the body's vitality, strength, and overall health and well-being is

jeopardized. When energy fields in the subtle bodies are strengthened and

energized,

deep healing in the physical body is accelerated. This book describes essential

oil therapy that can be used with conventional allopathic, herbal, and other

healing methods.

The author has been refining her essential oil techniques for ten years, and

she draws on experiences from her personal practice to describe the method.

Provides bath formulas for a wide range of physical and emotional ailments,

including asthma, depression, substance abuse, headaches, sleep disorders, food

intolerance, allergies, bladder and urinary tract problems, and

hyperactivity.

A special section discusses the use of essential oils to heal infants and

children.

ISBN 0-89281-632-5 160 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

Hydrosols: The Next Aromatherapy by Suzanne Catty

Hydrosols is one of the most anticipated books in the world of holistic

health because it introduces a revolutionary new use of essential oils in

aromatic

treatment. Hydrosols, or hydrolates, are the pure, water-based solutions

created when essential oils are steam distilled. Through this process, a potent,

yet subtle form of medicine is created, one that is able to be ingested as well

as applied directly to the skin, unlike most pure essential oils. In fact,

hydrosols are considered the homeopathic version of aromatherapy, and as such

are

ideal for use with children, animals, and those with fragile immune systems.

 

Suzanne Catty details the specifics of 67 hydrosols, provides formulas to

treat more than 50 health concerns, and offers 40 delicious recipes in which

hydrosols can be used. Her section on pets will help owners deal with urinary

tract and digestive problems as well as grooming and odor issues. She also shows

how hydrosols can be used with other forms of vibrational medicine and with

feng shui, geomancy, and dowsing.

ISBN 0-89281-946-4 320 pages, 8 x 10 Paper, $19.95 sale price $13.97

 

Rejuvenation: A Wellness Guide for Women and Man by Horst Rechelbacher

The founder of Aveda offers his insights on well being, from aromatherapy to

yoga, showing us the secrets of true beauty and graceful ageing.

ISBN 0-89281-248-6 244 pages, 8 x 10 Paper, $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

A Druid's Herbal for the Sacred Earth Year by Ellen Evert Hopman

This complete guide to the plant lore of the Druids covers the eight major

festivals of the pagan year and the appropriate herbs and rituals to celebrate

these sacred days. Rich in tradition and folklore, A Druid's Herbal will be an

important resource for herbal and ritual wisdom during the round of the sacred

year. Gives complete instructions in both the medicinal and magical uses of

the herbs associated with each season. Includes chapters on herbal alchemy and

the planets; ancient groves and stone circles; herbs for children; and

information on the use of herbs for consecration and purification, for marriage,

and

for funerals.

ISBN 0-89281-501-9 228 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $12.95 sale price $9.07

 

Earth Magic - A Wisewoman's Guide to Herbal, Astrological, and Other Folk

Wisdom by Claire Nahmad

Earth Magic recreates a time when herbal healers practiced their craft in

consort with the stars and planets and all the animate and inanimate things of

the Earth. Sharing her rich heritage of healing and drawing on a wealth of

ancient Celtic wisdom, the author reveals the mysteries hidden in the folk names

of

flowers, in the strange and compelling myths about trees, in the fabulous

tales of totem beasts and magical birds, and in the spirit powers of running

water, fairy hills, and wells. Through the wisewoman's mystical vision of the

universe, we view the magic of the Earth and learn to return in some measure the

blessing and healing that we receive from her. A treasury of pagan beliefs and

herbal lore, providing detailed information on how to cultivate, gather, and

store herbs, prepare remedies and charms, and interpret weather signs.

Explains the best seasons, months, and times for carrying out specific projects.

Describes the qualities, colors, metals, stones, animals, and plants associated

with the different seasons.

ISBN 0-89281-424-1 224 pages, 6 x 9 Paper, $14.95 sale price $10.47

 

All books are brand new from publisher. Shipping will be Media mail or your

choice and you will be charged actual shipping charges. This is being like a

co-op where I will be taking orders and will place one big order by end of

next week and will ship as soon as books arrive. Email me off-list with orders

and/or questions. Payments by PayPal, check or money order.

 

Thanks to Chris for allowing me to annouce special buy and she is not

responsible in any way for offering.

 

Green Blessings

Patty Corapi

PACorapi