Introduction
Chapter 1: The Art of Herbal Formulation
Chapter 2: Creating Herbal Formulas for Vascular and Pulmonary
Conditions
Chapter 3: Creating Herbal Formulas for Respiratory Conditions
Acknowledgments
Botanical Names to Common Names
Common Names to Botanical Names
Notes
Glossary
Index
Dr. Jill Stansbury is 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 Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 through Volume 5, and is the co-author of The PCOS Health and Nutrition Guide. 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.
“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.”—Mimi Guarneri, MD, president, Academy of
Integrative Health and Medicine
“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. Her first book in
this set of five volumes covers the digestive and eliminatory
systems including the liver and gallbladder, urinary system, and
skin. 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.”—David Winston, RH (AHG),
dean of David Winston’s Center for Herbal Studies; founder of
Herbal Therapeutics Research Library
“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume I is
simply the best text available for the modern clinical practice of
Western herbal medicine. It’s likely to become an instant classic
and essential book for any student of herbal medicine, as well as
seasoned practitioners. Dr. Stansbury includes copious examples
from her extensive clinical work with many kinds of patients to
help students and practitioners alike find healing solutions to
common ailments and symptoms.”—Christopher Hobbs, PhD, LAc,
fourth-generation herbalist
“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. This impeccably researched
volume, the first in a set of five, is a master reference tool
for herbalists, doctors, and other health care professionals
seeking to create precise formulas based on the individual, not on
the diagnosis.”—Rosemary Gladstar, herbalist; founder of Sage
Mountain Herbal Retreat Center
“Esteemed clinical herbalist and naturopathic physician Jill
Stansbury shares thirty years of experience with botanical
medicines from all over the globe in this incredibly helpful text,
which is part guidebook, part materia medica, and part recipe-based
formulary, laced with an enthusiastic appreciation of all things
herbal. In short, Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals,
Volume 1 is a well-researched and beautifully presented herbal
resource. Because of its easy readability, logical organization,
and wealth of information, it is an asset for students, newly
graduated herbalists and doctors, and seasoned practitioners alike.
It will no doubt be a frequently referenced text in the library of
any herbal practitioner.”—Timothy Miller, ND, MAc, LAc, RA, founder
of Naturopathic CE
“Accomplished naturopathic physician Dr. Jill Stansbury brings her
vast clinical experience, deep knowledge, commitment, and passion
for herbs to this exciting modern-day formulary. Herbal Formularies
for Health Professionals, Volume 1 is an extensive reference guide
to the creation of classic herbal formulas using traditional herbal
healing wisdom as well as modern science. This text should be a
foundational part of herbal education. 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.”—Dr. Mary Bove, ND, author of
Encyclopedia of Natural Healing for Children and Infants
“Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals, Volume 1 delves
deeply into herbal formulas for digestive, liver, urinary, and skin
problems, along with descriptions and, where known, causes of these
problems. In a chapter on the art of formulation, Jill Stansbury
outlines example cases and provides appropriate formulas for each.
Her considerations are fascinating. This refreshing work will be
highly useful for both serious students and
practitioners.”—Henriette Kress, herbalist; founder of Henriette’s
Herbal Homepage
“Dr. Jill Stansbury’s Herbal Formularies for Health Professionals,
Volume 1 is a formidable accomplishment and historic contribution
to the rapidly developing field of botanical medicine. In the
tradition of the great pharmacopeias of the Eclectic and
naturopathic physicians, this comprehensive manual contains a
wealth of concisely detailed herbal formulations and easily
readable contemporary research that address both the widespread
illnesses of our time as well as specialized and less common
conditions. “Herbal Formularies is practical and immediately usable
for anyone interested in the applications of herbal medicine. Its
depth will satisfy senior clinicians, academic researchers, and
medical educators, while its accessibility will greatly further the
education of students and the serious lay person.”—David Crow, LAc,
founder of Floracopeia Aromatic Treasures
“Reading Dr. Stansbury’s formulary has quickly supported us in
updating and filling in gaps in our dispensary stock to better
serve our customers. I believe this book will similarly inform the
dispensing practices of practitioners of all experience levels
looking to glean insight from one of the most experienced herbalist
physicians in the United States. “I’m thrilled to see this first of
five volumes of herbal internal medical formularies being released
to a wide audience. Previous efforts have been predominately geared
toward licensed acupuncturists or naturopathic physicians, but
these volumes will speak to a broader, dynamic audience. Clinicians
will be surprised to discover how much groundwork has already been
laid for future generations of health care professionals. This book
offers mature templates for improvisation to treat a myriad of
complex health conditions with botanical medicines."—Benjamin
Zappin, LAc, herbalist; cofounder of Five Flavors Herbs
“Formulation is one of the key elements of a clinical herbalist’s
practice. It is also an aspect that intimidates many practitioners,
especially those newer to herbal medicine. Jill Stansbury’s book is
a valuable guide to formulation that will lend a strong guiding
hand for herbalists of all skill levels. Her language is clear,
instructive, and easy to read. She gives multiple examples drawn
from her extensive practice, and her explanations offer direction
for working with individual patients. Herbal Formularies for
Health Professionals, Volume 1 is a comprehensive and
practical book that I will recommend to my herbal students.”—7Song,
director of Northeast School of Botanical Medicine; Director of
Holistic Medicine, Ithaca Free Clinic
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