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This is the second English edition based on the ninth German edition. The first English edition was a best-seller and widely acknowledged as a key text in the field. The book is organized by organ system and their disorders. The application of herbal therapies is explained and complemented by prescriptions for the preparation of herbal remedies. New features of this edition include: In-depth discussion of the current status of Phytotherapy; Highlighted boxes with prescription information in each chapter; Two new quick reference sections: an alphabetical list of herbs (and the disorder they are used for) and an alphabetical list of disorders (and the herb that can be used for treatment). Rudolf Weiss is one of the founding fathers of modern German phytotherapy, who was a practicing MD before becoming interested in the practice of herbal medicine. In addition to its primary market (the herbalist in clinical practice and advanced student), its structure and scientific orientation make it

ISBN 9780865779709Edition 02Binding Cloth