Herbal Treatment of Children
Western and Ayurvedic Perspectives
- 1st Edition - September 7, 2005
- Latest edition
- Author: Anne McIntyre
- Language: English
Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book not only provides answers to frequently asked… Read more
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Increasingly, healthcare professionals are encountering patients who are, or wish to be, taking herbal medicines. This book not only provides answers to frequently asked questions, but will also enable healthcare professionals to recommend safe alternatives to orthodox treatment if appropriate.
- A practical guide to the safe and effective use of herbal medicines in pediatric primary care, written by a respected and internationally known expert
- Easily accessible information ensures quick reference in practice
- Case histories and practical tips make this an essential companion for all professionals in primary care
Primary health care teams, practice nurses, nurse practitioners, health visitors, community paediatric nurses.
Introduction; Understanding herbs; Herbs for the immune system; Herbs for the digestive system; Herbs for the nervous system; Herbs for the skin and eyes; Herbs for the urinary system; Herbal first aid; General considerations when treating children; The herbal pharmacy; Ailment and treatment chart; Resources.
Overall, as a paediatrician, it was a great joy for me to read this book and it could be a good starting point for a conventional practitioner willing to adapt an integrative approach.
Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2006
Focus on Alternative and Complementary Therapies 2006
- Edition: 1
- Latest edition
- Published: September 7, 2005
- Language: English
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Anne McIntyre
Affiliations and expertise
Practising Herbalist, Chipping Norton, Oxfordshire, UKRead Herbal Treatment of Children on ScienceDirect