{"product_id":"herbal-formularies-for-health-professionals-volume-5","title":"Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 5: Immunology, Orthopedics, and Otolaryngology, including Allergies, the Immune System, the Musculoskeletal System, and the Eyes, Ears, Nose, Mouth, and Throat","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe 5th and final volume in a masterwork for students of herbalism and practicing herbalists\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003eHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals\u003c\/i\u003e is a five-volume set that serves as a comprehensive, practical reference manual for herbalists, physicians, nurses, and allied health professionals. Dr. Jill Stansbury draws on her decades of clinical experience and her extensive research to provide an unparalleled range of herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOrganized by body system, each volume includes hundreds of formulas to treat common health conditions, as well as formulas that address specific energetic or symptomatic presentations. For each formula, Dr. Stansbury briefly explains how the selected herbs address the specific condition. Sidebars and user-friendly lists help readers quickly choose which herbs are best for specific presentations and detail traditional uses of both Western and traditional Asian formulas and herbs that are readily available in the United States.\u003cbr\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVolume 5\u003c\/i\u003e focuses on autoimmune and allergic conditions including allergic rhinitis (hay fever), asthma, hives, and food sensitivities. A chapter on ears, eyes, nose, mouth, and throat includes herbal therapies for eye infections, glaucoma, and other eye conditions; sinus infections, colds, and sore throats; and tooth decay and oral infections. A chapter on the musculoskeletal system covers common conditions such as sore muscles and bruising as well as chronic conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and osteoporosis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes a \u003ci\u003emateria medica\u003c\/i\u003e section that describes individual herbs with tips on their properties, modes of action, and the specific symptoms each plant best addresses.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese formularies are also a tutorial for budding herbalists on the sophisticated art of fine-tuning an herbal formula for the constitution and overall health condition of an individual patient, rather than prescribing a one-size-fits-all treatment for a basic diagnosis. The text aims to teach by example, helping clinicians develop their own intuition and ability to create effective herbal formulas.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrevious volumes include \u003ci\u003eDigestion and Elimination\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eVolume 1\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eCirculation and Respiration\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eVolume 2\u003c\/i\u003e), \u003ci\u003eEndocrinology\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eVolume 3\u003c\/i\u003e), and \u003ci\u003eNeurology, Psychiatry, and Pain Management\u003c\/i\u003e (\u003ci\u003eVolume 4\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReview\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e“Jill Stansbury’s \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003ereflect not only the maturity of contemporary biomedical herbal medicine but also the mastery gained from years of clinical practice. Throughout the text, a thoughtful integration of traditional context is blended with science-principled herbalism. This therapeutic guide allows the clinician and patient to experience the best of what medical herbalism has to offer in a way that is relevant to healthcare today. If you practice herbal medicine, or want to dive in deeply with a master in the field, these books will be in a prized place on your shelves.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Bevin Clare, professor, Maryland University of Integrative Health; president, American Herbalists Guild\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Over the five volumes of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eJill Stansbury has shown us what a remarkable practitioner she is, presenting nuanced therapeutic protocols for a wide array of conditions that exemplify cutting edge medical knowledge and are firmly rooted in a deep understanding of plants and traditional herbalism. Amazingly, all of this is done in a highly accessible manner that conveys the personal knowledge that Jill has gained over decades of practice. There is, quite frankly, nothing else like it, and no one else like Jill.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—jim mcdonald, herbalist and founder, herbcraft.org\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“There are many herb books, but few address the fine points of clinical herbal prescribing. To remedy this deficiency, Dr. Jill Stansbury, ND, has written perhaps the best herbal formulary since the days of the renowned Eclectic physicians. . . . Each section and page clearly shows the skill, experience, and expertise of the author and will help even the seasoned naturopathic physician or herbalist improve their clinical practice and success in treating their patients.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—David Winston, RH (AHG), dean, David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies; founder, Herbal Therapeutics Research Library\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Fabulous! This book is an outstanding resource. Dr. Jill Stansbury, one of the most respected herbalists and naturopathic doctors of our time, has created an up-to-date formulary that combines the best of traditional formulas with modern research and her own extensive clinical experience.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist; founder, Sage Mountain Herbal Retreat Center\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals is a gift to all healthcare practitioners seeking to heal their patients through a natural medicine approach. The expertise of Dr. Stansbury is extraordinary. This text is not a simple guide; it is a fascinating educational read and treatment formulary that is practical and evidence-based.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Mimi Guarneri, MD, president, Academy of Integrative Health and Medicine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis an essential reference set for all practitioners who use, or aspire to use, botanical medicine. The coverage is comprehensive, from the first volume on digestion and elimination through to this ultimate volume on immune, EENT, and musculoskeletal conditions. I appreciate as well the book’s opening chapter on the art of formulation, which provides an excellent description of how to best address the precise presentation of a patient, rather than a general diagnosis or condition. Thank you Dr. Stansbury for providing this much needed reference!”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Linnea Wardwell, cofounder, Herbal Educational Services, BotanicalMedicine.org\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“Accomplished naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury brings her vast clinical experience, deep knowledge, commitment, and passion for herbs to this exciting modern-day formulary. There is no other formulary as comprehensive or as accessible to the clinician; this book truly fills an empty space in the list of current herbal clinical education publications.”\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e—Dr. Mary Bove, ND, author of Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"a-section a-spacing-small a-padding-small\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-bold\"\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDr. Jill Stansbury\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eis a naturopathic physician with over 30 years of clinical experience. She served as the chair of the Botanical Medicine Department of the National University of Natural Medicine for more than 20 years. She remains on the faculty, teaching and leading ethnobotany field courses in the Amazon. She is the author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eHerbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 through Volume 5\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and is the co-author of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"a-text-italic\"\u003eThe PCOS Health and Nutrition Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Dr. Stansbury lives in Battle Ground, Washington, and is the medical director of Battle Ground Healing Arts. She also runs an herbal apothecary featuring many of her own custom formulas.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Chelsea Green Publishing Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54411671830838,"sku":"9781603588577","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0745\/2301\/7526\/files\/71AVv-xN3hL._SL1500_-1.jpg?v=1786835908","url":"https:\/\/www.summerbeambooks.com\/products\/herbal-formularies-for-health-professionals-volume-5","provider":"Summer Beam Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}