Herbal Medicine Keys to Physiomedicalism including Pharmacopoeia, 2nd edition
Publisher: Faculty of Physiomedical Herbal Medicine
Published: 2013
Place of publication: Newcastle under Lyme, Staffordshire, England
Language: eng
Format: Hardcover
Number of pages: 671
ISBN-13: 9780954551827
Table of contents: title: Chapter 1   Historical aspects of Herbal writers throughout the ages; title: Writers who have contributed to herbal medicine.; title: Chapter 2   Philosophy of Physiomedicalism; title: What is Physiomedicalism?  Thurston's definition.; title: Physiomedical writers:  Thomson, Beach, Skelton, Cook, Thurston and Priest.; title: Scientific theory; title: Chapter 3   Vitality and the Vital Force; title: Vitality. Vital resistance. Reserve vitality. Life tenacity. Flower remedies.; title: Theorem and principia of medicine; title: Vital state: Positive vital state, Tolerant vital state and Negative vital state; title: Chapter 4   Functional associations and functional changes; title: Disturbances of function.; title: Mixed tissue states. Reflex associations. Cellular environments. Treatment aims; title: Chapter 5   Contraction and Relaxation of Tissue; title: Comments by Dr Lindlahr, Dr Greer.; title: Too much relaxation of: Muscle, Organ, Circulation, Nerve.; title: Too much Tension of: Muscle, Organ, Circulation, Nerve, Secretory organs.; title: Contraction and relaxation of tissue: causation.; title: Evaluation of the case.; title: Tone and Trophic state.; title: Chapter 6   Principles of Physiology; title: An explanation of the terms: stimulate, relax and contract.; title: Comments by Dr Cook.; title: Organ composition. Tissue conditions. Nerve activity. Stomach tissue conditions.; title: Vaso-motor System. Factors influencing the Vaso-motor system.; title: Review the assessment plan for the patient.; title: Vasa privata. Vasa publica.; title: Chapter 7   Trophorestoration; title: Tissue types. Tonicity: hyper-tonic and hypo-tonic.; title: Trophicity: hyper-trophic and hypo-trophic.; title: Muscular structures: over contraction and over relaxation.; title: Organ insufficiency/deficiency. Trophicity. Active and passive hyperaemia.; title: Chapter 8   Symptomatology; title: Posture. Symptom variability. Relapse. Disease stages.; title: Chronic inflammatory activity.; title: Chapter 9   Diagnosis; title: Diagnosis: concepts and principles. Diagnostic concepts. Assessment plan.; title: Impact and reaction within the tissues.; title: Patho-causative influences of disease. Typology.; title: How long will it take to get better? Acute and chronic cases. Curing a patient.; title: Chapter 10   Pathology; title: Congestion [Also see chapter: What is disease].; title: Retained secretions [Also see chapter: Contraction and relaxation].; title: Aetiology. Predisposing/exciting causes of disease. Temperaments.; title: Chronic conditions. Tissue changes; title: Infection. Germ theory of disease: Koch, Bechamp, Pasteur.; title: Primary requirements of the cell.; title: Constitution.; title: Acute disease. Inflammation. Deadly effects of life saving vaccines. Vaccine pathology.; title: Chapter 11   Prognosis; title: Vital Force in prognosis. Exciting aetiology. Predisposing aetiology.; title: Trophorestoration. Factors to be assessed in prognosis.; title: Vaccinations [See also chapter Pathology]. Genetics. Crisis.; title: Getting the patient better. Conclusions. Law of cure. Proximate causes of death.; title: Chapter 12   What is disease?; title: Cook's definition of disease. Thurston's definition of disease.; title: Why do symptoms appear? Pyrexia. Inflammation. Congestion. Irritation. Pain.; title: Vertical and horizontal assessment. Bodily organ system and cellular relationships; title: Chapter 13   What is Health?; title: WHO definition.; title: Thurston’s definition. Scientific assessment of Physiomedicalism.; title: Chapter 14   Naturopathy; title: Crisis: Healing / Disease. Detoxification. Kneipp. Hydrotherapy: hot and cold treatments. Compress [wraps].; title: Wet sheet treatment. Ice compress.; title: Hay compress / bean bag. Body compress. Skin brushing. Balneum [Baths]. Breathing. Fasting.; title: Infectious disease and their treatments.; title: Chapter 15   Nutritional regime; title: Catabolic and anabolic. Mono diet. Cellular plant juices.; title: Acid and alkaline residue. Dietetic advice. Snacks. Soya and cabbage.; title: Chapter 16   Vitamins, Minerals and Trace elements; title: Amino acids. Anti-oxidants. Dairy produce. Enzymes.; title: Minerals. Vitamins. Trace elements.; title: Chapter 17   Principles of treatment; title: Elimination insufficiency: liver, gall bladder, colon, kidneys and skin.; title: Acidity and uric acid conditions [excesses].; title: Catarrhal conditions.; title: Cholesterolaemia.; title: Toxicity/auto-toxaemia.; title: Chapter 18-33   Bodily systems, disease conditions and treatments; title: Chapter 18   Ophthalmology and Aurology; title: Medicines for eye conditions. Formulary; title: Eye diagnostics. Treatment perspectives. Eye conditions.; title: Aurology. Ear treatments. Formulary.; title: Hearing disorders. Hearing tests. Ear disorders.; title: Chapter 19   Respiratory medicine; title: Nasal diagnosis. Nasal treatments. Nasal conditions.; title: Anti-allergic and anti-histamine medicines. Broncho-dilators.; title: Pulmonary and expectorant medicines.; title: Formulary of inhalations, linctus and syrups.; title: Respiratory conditions.; title: Chapter 20   Cardiology and Vascular disorders; title: Cardio-vascular medicines. Cardio-tonics. Venous tonics. Anti-platelet.; title: Formulary: Syrups and mixtures.; title: Cardio-vascular conditions.; title: Chapter 21   Endocrinology; title: Adrenal, Pancreas, Para-thyroid, Pineal, Thymus, Pituitary, Thyroid disorders; title: Medicines: adrenal, pancreas, para-thyroid, pineal, thymus, pituitary and thyroid.; title: Endocrine conditions.; title: Adrenal conditions.; title: Diabetes / Hypoglycaemia.; title: Menopause.; title: Obesity. Pineal gland. Pituitary gland.; title: Ovaries [See chapter Gynaecology]. Scrotum [Also see chapter Urology]; title: Thyroid gland: Hyper-thyroid / Hypo-thyroid. Para-thyroids.; title: Chapter 22   Gastro-enterology; title: Oral preparations and formulary. Test for taste and smell.; title: Gastro-enterology medicines. Compound herbal formulae.; title: Tongue, Mouth and Throat conditions.; title: Intestinal and hepatic medicines. Anti-spasmodics.; title: Formulary of emulsions, enemas, laxatives, confections.; title: Anatomical development. Stomach medicines. Emesis treatment. Splenic disorders and medicines. The acute abdomen.; title: Liver and gall bladder conditions and treatments. Biliary medication.; title: Digestive conditions. Pancreatic conditions.; title: Blood in the stool. Carcinoma. Ano-rectal disease.; title: Chapter 23   Urology; title: Urinary medicines.; title: Diuretics.; title: Examination of the urinary system. Urinary conditions.; title: Chapter 24   Urine analysis. Quantitative and Qualitative assessment of urine; title: Urinary constituents: pH., acidity, alkalinity, mucus, blood, protein.; title: Water and electrolyte balance; title: Chapter 25   Immunology; title: Immune system modulators.; title: Immunology. Pulse test.; title: Auto-immune conditions and treatments.; title: Chapter 26   Neurology; title: Nerve disorder medicines: Nerve stimulant, Neuro-tonic, Tropho-restorative,; title: Anti-spasmodic [spasmolytic], Autonomic remedies. Formulary.; title: Examination techniques.	 Factors influencing nerve disease.; title: Mental and Emotional disorders: fear, rage, shock, partnership problems.; title: Conditions of the nervous system.; title: Flower healing: how to make your own flower remedies.; title: Chapter 27   Dermatology including Hair and Nail disorders; title: Medicines for dermatological conditions.; title: Formulary: Balneum [baths and see chapter Naturopathy]. Lotions. Crem et Unguentum [creams and ointments]. Fomentations. Soaps. Talc. Tar preparations.; title: Dermal absorption. Hair problems. Nail disorders. Skin conditions.; title: Chapter 28   Rheumatology; title: Medicines for musculo-skeletal conditions.  Formulary: Liniments.; title: Inflammatory responses. Diagnosis.	Rheumatic conditions.; title: Chapter 29   Paediatrics; title: Prescribing for the young.; title: Breast feeding and lactation conditions. Breast medicines. Anti/Galactagogue. Breast conditions.; title: Paediatric conditions. Infantile development.; title: Chapter 30   Tropical disease/Acute infectious disease/Helminthic infections/Parasitic disease                                                   ¬¬; title: Infection: Signs and symptoms.; title: Rehydration mixture.; title: Tropical disease conditions with herbal treatments.; title: Chapter 31   Obstetrics and gynaecology; title: Obstetrics; title: Foetal conditions. Abortion. Miscarriage. Ultrasound. Vitamins and minerals in pregnancy.; title: Pregnancy: bodily changes. Foetal position. Pre-eclampsia. Labour stages. Treatment during labour.; title: Uterine medicines. Post-partum / postnatal care.; title: Gynaecology; title: Pelvic disorder aetiology: biochemical, physiological, hormonal, structural.; title: Gynaecological conditions. Menstrual disorders.; title: Infertility. Ovary disorders. Pain. Pelvic disorders.; title: Sexually transmitted disease.; title: Chapter 32   Herbal and Naturopathic Oncology; title: Observations by William Russell. Aetiology of cancer. Principal factors. Suppression of discharges.; title: Treatment programme: diet and nutritional support, juices.; title: Tumour medicines. Anti-mitotic. Immune modulator.; title: Carcinoma sites. Prescriptions.; title: Chapter 33   Geriatric medicine; title: Considerations for the elderly patient. Age changes the response in the elderly patient to the medication.; title: Disease in old age. Cerebral blood flow.; title: Presentations and treatments of disease.; title: Chapter 34   Active compounds in plants; title: Cook’s explanation. Remedial impressions. Functional actions. Drug interactions. Combining remedies.; title: Active constituents in plants.; title: Chapter 35   Herbal Pharmacy [See also chapter Dermatology]	______________________________________________________; title: Preparations and abbreviations.; title: Prescribing for the patient. Prescribing for children and Babies.; title: Proportional doses. Prescribing for the elderly: dosages.; title: Oral compounds: Infusion, Decoction, Tincture, Liquid extract.; title: External prescriptions: dressings, plaster, pessaries, spray, suppositories.; title: Chapter 36   Herbal Pharmacology; title: Bio-availability. Remedy form. What are medicines? Pharmacokinetics.; title: Whole fresh plant extracts. Standardisation. Healing agents.; title: Long term healing effects. Toxic effects.; title: Finding the correct dose.; title: Prescribing and dispensing, contra indications. Sterilisation techniques.; title: Chapter 37  Herbalists Pharmacopoeia; title: Detailed Materia Medica monographs of 413 herbal medicines; title: Each monograph is written in the following order:; title: [1] Remedy name, [2] Constituents, [3] Primary therapeutic class, [4] Therapeutic classes, [5] Medicinal indications,; title: [6] Tissue conditions, [7] Cautions, [8] External use, [9] Preparations, [10] Dosage and mode of application, [11] References.; title: Chapter 38   Medical Astrology; title: Chapter 39   Emergency herbal medicine	¬¬; title: Emergency treatments and medicines. Acute medical emergencies and herbal medication.; title: Chapter 40   Pyrexia: fever; title: Types and causes of pyrexia. Infectious disease. Treatment plan. Diaphoretic activity: modus operandi.; title: Diaphoretic medicines for infectious disease/pyrexia.; title: Chicken-pox and Measles prescriptions.; title: Chapter 41   Therapeutic classes of medicines; title: Glossary definitions. References and notes. Index