Contents: Vol. I. Preface. I. Introduction to herbal traditions: 1. Herbs, herbalism and traditions in herbal medicine. 2. An introduction to herbs and traditional medicine in China. 3. Tradition of Unani medicine. II. Herbs and components. A. Aaron's Rod......Ava. B. Babchi......Butternut. C. Cabbage......Curcuma.
Vol. II. D. Daisy.......Dwarf Palmetto. E. Early flowering periwinkle..........Eyebright. F. False unicorn......Fu Ling. G. Galangal.........Gurmar. H. Hai zao.........Hyssop. I. Iceland Moss.......Isapghul. J. Japanese Mint..........Juniper Bark. K. Kamala.........Ku Shen. L. Laminaria........Lu Gen. M. Ma Chi Xian...........Musta. N. Nasturtium.........Notoginseng Root. O. Oak Bark.......Oregano. P. Papaya..........Pygeum. R. Radish...........Rupturewort. S. Safeta Musali...............Stevia. T. Tangerine Peel.........Tomato. V.-Z. Vidanga.......Yucca. III. Poisonous herbs plants and trees. IV. Aromas and therapies.
Vol. III. V. Herbs with Astral and medicinal properties: 1. Nicholas culpeper and his philosophy of herbalism: A. Amara Dulcis........Avens. B. Balm..........The Burdock. C. Cabbages and coleworts.......Cucumbers. D. Daisies...........The Dwarf-elder. E.-F. The Elm Tree............The Furze Bush. G.-H. Garlick........St. John's Wort. I.-L. Ivy.............Lungwort. M.-N. Madder.............Nightshade. O.-P. The Oak..........Privet. Q.-R. Queen of the Meadows, Meadow Sweet, or Mead Sweet........Rye. S.-T. Saffron.........Tustan, or Park Leaves. V.-Z. Garden valerian........Yarrow, Called nose-bleed, Milfoil and Thousald-leal.
Vol. IV. VI. The English physician and family dispensary: 1. Directions for making syrups, and conserves from herbs. 2. The English physician and family dispensatory. 3. A catalogue of simples in the new dispensatory. 4. A key to Galen's method of physic. 5. Culpeper's last legacies. Appendix--Herbs and your life : a modern practitioner's viewpoint.
"Encyclopaedia Natura Medica is a comprehensive account of medicinal and astrological values of herbs and minerals, picked up from various therapeutic traditions of the world and arranged into six parts over four volumes. It takes a detailed account of Dr. Nicholas Culpeper's study of European herbs and minerals and also lists about 3000 herbs found in different parts of world for their medicinal and astral importance. This encyclopaedia is a valuable reference for everyone interested in holistic or natural medicine and combines updated information on herbs and minerals with the ancient knowledge.
The first part of the encyclopedic compilation is named An Introduction to Herbal Traditions and discusses herbs, herbalism and traditions in herbal medicine along with herbs and traditional medicine in China.
Part two describes more than 3500 herbs and its medicinal components, dose preparation, administration and safety.
Part three and four are brief yet most importantly have been exclusively devoted to poisonous herbs and aroma therapy.
Part five and six of the Natura Medica carry Nicholas Culpeper's studies of the herbs and minerals, detailing their medicinal and astral importance in human life. The last section briefs the reader about common methods for preparing powders, syrups, simples and compounds from herbs and minerals for the use of general physician. Lastly, we hope Natura Medica has succeeded in giving the a consolidated and useful information for a healthy and holistic life." (jacket)
