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Herbal antibiotics : natural alternatives for treating drug-resistant bacteria / Stephen Harrod Buhner.
Antibiotic-resistant infections are alarmingly on the rise, and many people are looking for sound information on herbal alternatives to standard antibiotics. In this indispensable reference, herbal expert Stephen Harrod Buhner explains the roots of antibiotic resistance, explores the value of herbal treatments, and provides in-depth profiles of 30 valuable herbs, noting for each one its antibiotic properties, methods for collection and preparation, dosages, potential side effects, contraindications, and alternatives.
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- ISBN: 9781603429870 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- ISBN: 1603429875 (pbk. : alk. paper)
- Physical Description: xii, 467 p. ; 23 cm.
- Edition: 2nd ed., completely rev., expanded, and updated.
- Publisher: North Adams, Mass.: Storey Pub., c2012.
Content descriptions
| Bibliography, etc. Note: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Formatted Contents Note: | Prologue : rise of the superbugs -- The end of antibiotics -- The resistant organisms, the diseases they cause, and how to treat them -- About herbal antibiotics -- Herbal antibiotics : the systemics : cryptolepis, sida, alchornea, bidens, artemisia -- Herbal antibiotics : the localized nonsystemics : the berberines, juniper, honey, usnea -- Herbal antibiotics : the synergists : licorice, ginger, black pepper (piperine) -- The first line of defense : strengthening the immune system : ashwagandha, astragalus, boneset, echinacea, eleuthero, red root, reishi, rhodiola -- A handbook of herbal medicine making -- An herbal formulary -- Epilogue. |
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| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirtland Community College Library | RM 409 .B84 2012 | 30775305483571 | General Collection | Available | - |
Herbal Antibiotics, 2nd Edition : Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
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Table of Contents
Herbal Antibiotics, 2nd Edition : Natural Alternatives for Treating Drug-Resistant Bacteria
| Section | Section Description | Page Number |
|---|---|---|
| Foreword to the First Edition James A. Duke | p. vi | |
| Preface to the Second Edition | p. viii | |
| Prologue: Rise of the Superbugs | p. 1 | |
| 1 | The End of Antibiotics | p. 5 |
| 2 | The Resistant Organisms, the Diseases They Cause, and How to Treat Them | p. 37 |
| 3 | About Herbal Antibiotics | p. 77 |
| 4 | Herbal Antibiotics: The Systemics | p. 87 |
| Cryptolepis | ||
| Sida | ||
| Alchornea | ||
| Bidens | ||
| Artemisia | ||
| 5 | Herbal Antibiotics: The Localized Nonsystemics | p. 157 |
| The Berberines | ||
| Juniper | ||
| Honey | ||
| Usnea | ||
| 6 | Herbal Antibiotics: The Synergists | p. 207 |
| Licorice | ||
| Ginger | ||
| Black Pepper (piperine) | ||
| 7 | The First Line of Defense: Strengthening the Immune System | p. 247 |
| Ashwagandha | ||
| Astragalus | ||
| Boneset | ||
| Echinacea | ||
| Eleuthero | ||
| Red Root | ||
| Reishi | ||
| Rhodiola | ||
| 8 | A Handbook of Herbal Medicine Making | p. 316 |
| 9 | An Herbal Formulary | p. 363 |
| Epilogue | p. 381 | |
| Endnotes | p. 382 | |
| Recommended Reading | p. 385 | |
| Resources | p. 387 | |
| Bibliography | p. 389 | |
| Index | p. 449 |
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