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<p> <b>A complete healing-arts manual of body systems, herbal actions, and materia medica.</b> </p> <p> <b>"The treasure chest of plant wisdom offers science as well as engaging stories." —Amanda McQuade Crawford, MA, clinical psychotherapist and herbalist</b> </p> <p>Explore the ancient art of formulary with award-winning herbalist Holly Bellebuono's comprehensive guide to creating effective herbal medicine. Organized by body systems, <i>An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary</i> shows how to design a holistic treatment for acute and chronic conditions.</p> <p>Packed with detailed information on more than one hundred plants, <i>An Herbalist's Guide to Formulary</i> is the go-to reference for formulary. Holly presents her four-tier formula structure, a commonsense way to integrate a wide range of herbal actions while keeping the formula simple. She also shares the history of healing traditions as well as personal and clinical examples that illustrate the art of combining plants for illnesses, preventative care, and overall wellness. With this book's guidance, healing-arts practitioners can turn formulary into a rewarding and practical skill.</p> <p> <b>"Holly has blended the richness of the Western herbal tradition with the transformative insights of modern holistic medicine. This book is a cornucopia of herbal insights." —David Hoffmann, BS, FNIMH, medical herbalist</b> </p>