The Herbalist CD-ROM - Table of Contents

Table of Contents
The Herbalist CD-ROM by David Hoffmann

Cautions
Basic Principles
Herbalism Gaia in action

The Gaia Hypothesis
What are herbs and what is herbalism?
Herbalism and Homeopathy
The International Context of Herbal Medicine

Selection Criteria (How to choose the right herb)

Traditional uses
Philosophical systems
A model of Holistic Herbal Medicine

Classification of Medicinal Plants

Taxonomic Classification
Phyto-Pharmacology
Classification by chemical structure
Classification by Physiological Effect

The Formulation and Preparation of Herbal Medicines

Internal Remedies
External Remedies
Dosage and formulation criteria
Dosage ranges from BPC, BHP and USP

Sources of Phytotherapeutic Information

A Herbal Bibliography
Herbal Contacts around the World

Human Systems

The Digestive System
- Apthous Ulcers
- Gingivitis
- Oesophagitis & Gastroesophageal Reflux
- Gastritis
- Peptic Ulceration
- Hiatus Hernia
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Phytotherapy and The Colon
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (Spastic Colon, Mucous Colitis)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Constipation
- Diarrhoea
- Appendicitis
- Diverticulitis
- The Liver
  - Phyto-Therapy research and Liver Disease
    - Carduus Marianum & Silymarin
    - Glycyrrhia Glabra & Glycyrrhiin
    - Schiandra Chinensis Lignoids
    - Bupleurum Falcatum & Saikosaponins
  - Jaundice
  - Hepatitis
  - Cirrhosis
  - Cholecystitis
  - Cholelithiasis
  - Hemorrhoids
The Cardio-Vascular System
- Primary actions for the Cardio-Vascular System
- Generalied Cardio-Vascular Disorders
- Disease of the Heart
- Peripheral Vascular Disorders
The Lower Respiratory System
- Cough
- Bronchitis (acute)
- Bronchitis (chronic)
- Pertussis
- Asthma
- Emphysema
The Upper Respiratory System
- The common cold (acute orya)
- Influenza
- Hay Fever (allergenic Rhinitis)
- Sinusitis
- Laryngitis
- Tonsillitis
The Nervous System
- What is Stress?
  - How to Recognize Stress
  - Managing Stress: An Overview
  - Stress and the Adaptogens
  - Relaxation Techniques
  - Herbal Remedies and Stress Management
  - Depression
  - Insomnia
  - Withdrawal from Benodiaepines (Valium type Tranquiliers)
  - Anorexia Nervosa
  - Headache
  - Migraine
  - Neuritis (Peripheral Neuropathy)
  - Tinnitus
  - Motion Sickness
  - Shingles
The Urinary System
- Herbs and the Urinary System
- Diuretics for Different Parts of the Body
- A selection of important Diuretics
- Health and Illness in the Urinary System
- Frequency
- Dysuria
- Hematuria
- Water Retention , Edema
- Cystitis
- Urinary Calculus
The Reproductive system
- Emmenagogues - are they or are they not?
- Herbal Emmenagogues
- Uterine Tonics
- Amenorrhoea & Dysmenorrhoea
- Partus preparator
- Child Birth (Labor & After Labor)
- Threatened Miscarriage
- Amenorrhea
- Dysmenorrhea
  - Menorrhagia
  - Metrorrhagia
- Pre Menstrual Tension
- Menopause
- Herbs, Fertility & Contraception
- Zoapatle
- Chinese research (Reproduction)
- Indian research (Reproduction)
- Infertility
- Phytotherapeutic approaches to infertility.
- Pregnancy
  - Herbs to avoid during pregnancy
  - Discomforts of Pregnancy: The First Trimesters
  - Discomforts of Pregnancy: The Second and Third Trimesters
  - Post Partum
- Endometriosis
- Fibrocystic Disease (FCD)
The Male Reproductive System
Musculo-Skeletal System
- Primary Actions for the MusculoSkeletal System.
- Inflammation and Arthritis
- Arthritis
- Rheumatism-Myalgia
- External Applications for MusculoSkeletal Problems
- Osteo-Arthritis
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Herbs And Treatment of Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Gout
- Bursitis & Tendinitis
Skin
- Topical Applications
- Skin Lesions
- Eczema-Dermatitis
- Psoriasis
- Acne
- Psoriatic Arthritis
- Dandruff
- Dry Skin
- Bruises