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Item No: BK16034
Title: Herbs in the Treatment of Children: Leading a Child to Health
Author: SCOTT Julian P & BARLOW Teresa
Publisher: Churchill Livingstone, 2003 1st Edition
Language: 235 x 195mm, 36 illustrations, 304pp
ISBN: 9780443071638
Written by a leading practitioner in the field, this clear and practical guide describes the use of key Chinese and Western herbs in the treatment of childhood illnesses, focusing on methods of treatment that lead a child back to health rather than suppress symptoms. The book examines remedies used for a wide variety of common conditions and illnesses, and explores how to break the cycle of symptoms leading to a chronic condition. It conveys a solid understanding of the particular needs and unique aspects of treating children, at a level that is accessible to both the practitioner and the interested parent.
Features:
>Presents a clear & accessible approach to the consideration of appropriate herbal remedies
>Gives practical advice not only on remedies but other supportive measures as well
>Discusses the causes & patterns of each illness to solidify the reader's understanding
>Explores complications & dangers related to using herbs with children
>Examines orthodox treatments that may be employed for each condition
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