Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health: Your Everyday Guide to Prevention, Treatment, and Care

In this insightful book, Dr. Donald Brown, a naturopathic doctor and expert in medicines, discusses herbal medicine with the warm, knowledgeable confidence of a caring family physician. One section introduces the various types of herbal medicine. Another focuses on the eighteen most frequently prescribed herbs—including chamomile, echinachea, garlic, Ginkgo biloba, ginseng, and valerian. Then, in a third section arranged by body system, Dr. Brown prescribes effective herbal treatments for dozens of health conditions, including:

• Cold and Flu
• Hay Fever
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Acne and Other Skin Conditions
• Infertility
• Asthma
• Arthritis
• Poor Circulation
• Diabetes
• Digestive Complaints
• Yeast Infections
• PMS and Menopausal Symptoms
• Migraines
• Memory Loss
• Varicose Veins
• High Blood Pressure

Including vitamins and minerals as well as herbs, each prescription covers preparation, dosage, possible side effects, and cautions—all based on the latest research. Extensive references, question- and-answer sections for common concerns, and a multitude of additional resources round out this comprehensive guide. Herbal Prescriptions for Better Health will teach you how herbs work, and how you can use them to improve your health, strength, and vitality.

About the Author

Donald J. Brown, N.D., is the founder and director of Natural Products Research Consultants and writes frequently on the subject of phytotherapy.