Two Western doctors assembled this updated edition of a massive sixteenth-century document, annotating their translation with their own observations. A treasury of tried-and-true wisdom from centuries of practical experience, it has served as a basis for modern-day organic medicine and has enormous value for practitioners of alternative healing methods.
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The Art and Science of Homeopathic Medicine by James Tyler Kent Summarizes, interprets, systematizes the traditions of homeopathy; describes how to take a case history and study it; explains how to interpret reactions to therapy and achieve a scientific understanding of a cure.
A Modern Herbal, Vol. I by Margaret Grieve Volume 1 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.
A Modern Herbal, Vol. II by Margaret Grieve Volume 2 of the fullest, most useful compilation of herbal material. Gigantic alphabetical encyclopedia, from aconite to zedoary, gives botanical information, medical properties, folklore, economic uses, more. 161 illustrations.
An Aztec Herbal: The Classic Codex of 1552 by William Gates 16th-century codex was first herbal and medical text compiled in the New World, with ancient remedies for everything from hiccoughs to gout. Index. New Introduction. Over 180 black-and-white and 38 color illustrations.
Better Vision Now: Improve Your Sight with the Renowned Bates Method by Clara A. Hackett, Lawrence Galton, William Gutman, M. D., Laura Glusha Hackett's innovative self-help guide includes a basic 12-week program of simple routines and drills recommended for correcting nearsightedness, farsightedness, crossed eyes, and other serious eye problems. 37 illustrations.
