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herbalism

In alternative medicine, the prescription and use of plants and their derivatives for medication. Herbal products are favoured by alternative practitioners as ‘natural medicine’, as opposed to modern synthesized medicines and drugs, which are regarded with suspicion because of the dangers of side effects and dependence.

Many herbal remedies are of proven efficacy both in preventing and curing illness. Medical herbalists claim to be able to prescribe for virtually any condition, except those so advanced that surgery is the only option.



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Expertly co-authored by naturopathic physician Patrick Donovan and Herb Joiner-Bey (clinician, educator and author in fields of therapeutic nutrition, botanical medicine, and classical homeopathy) The Face Of Consciousness: A Guide To Self-Identity And Healing is an introduction to consciousness and its manifestations.
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