Lisa Ganora

Broschiertes Buch

Herbal Constituents, 2nd Edition

Foundations of Phytochemistry

Beschreibung

Herbal Constituents, 2nd Edition, is a concise yet thorough textbook for students and practitioners of botanical medicine (e.g., medical herbalists, naturopaths, holistic practitioners, pharmacists, physicians). Using examples from commonly employed herbs, it explains concepts from phytochemistry and pharmacognosy that are important for understanding the characteristics and functions of botanical medicines. Illustrated with structure drawings, and written by an clinical herbalist with extensive training in botany and chemistry, this unique book brings together the wisdom of traditional practice and contemporary science. New in this edition are sections on Cannabis pharmacy; integration of current research; and expanded content in every chapter.

Autor

Lisa Ganora began studying traditional Western herbalism in the early '80s. After practicing as a community herbalist for a decade, she retuned to UNCA and graduated summa cum laude with multiple awards in biology and chemistry. After graduation Lisa focused on studying herbal constituents (pharmacognosy and phytochemistry). In 2012 she founded the Colorado School of Clinical Herbalism, served as director until 2020, and remains on the faculty. Currently, Lisa directs Elderberry's Farm, a Rocky Mountain herbal education center in Paonia, CO (https://www.elderberrysfarm.com/). Lisa formerly served as Adjunct Professor of Pharmacognosy at the Southwest College of Naturopathic Medicine, and continues to lecture and teach classes at numerous schools and conferences. Lisa also teaches a comprehensive distance learning course on herbal constituents via Herbal Medics Academy, and formulates for the dietary supplements industry.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Lulu.com
• Seitenzahl: 336
• Erscheinungstermin: 19. Juli 2021
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 216mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 840g
• ISBN-13: 9781105836954
• ISBN-10: 1105836959
• Artikelnr.: 62316582