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\nouthor of The Complete filustraled Holislic Herbal  \nHOFFWANN  \nMEDICALHERBALISM  \nMEDICAL HERBALISMThe Science and Practiceof Herbal Medicine  \nDavid Hoffmann,FNIMH,AHG  \nHealing Arts Press  \nRochester,Vermont  \nHealing Arts PressOne Park StreetRochester,Vermont 05767www.InnerTraditions.com  \nHealing Arts Press is a division of Inner Traditions International  \nCopyright ◎2003 David Hoffmann  \nAllights reserved.No part of this book may be reproduced or utilized in any form or by any means,electronic or me-chanical,including photocopying,recording,or by any information storage and retrieval system,without permissionin writing from the publisher.  \nNote to tbe reader:This book is intended as an informational guide.Tbe remedie,approacbes,and tecbniques described bereinare meant to supplement,and not to be a substitute for,professional medical care or treatment.They should not be used to treat aserious ailment witbout prior consultation zwith a qualifed bealtb care profesional.  \nLibrary of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  \nHoffmann,David,1951-  \nMedical herbalism:the science and practice of herbal medicine /David Hoffmann.  \np.;cm.  \nIncludes bibliographical references and index.  \nISBN-978-089281749-8(hardcover)  \n1.Herbs—Therapeutic use.2.Medicinal plants.[DNLM:1.Phytotherapy—methods.2.Holistic Health.3.Plants,  \nMedicinal.WB 925 H711m 2003]I.Title.RM666.H33H64442003615'.321—dc22  \n2003017536  \nPrinted in India  \n109876  \nText design and layout by Priscilla BakerThis book was typeset in Janson,with Agenda and Traian as display typefaces  \nDEDICATION  \nFor Lois Stopple,  \nWhat can I say,after 600 odd pages(odd pages indeed),I'm tongue tied!You have healed me heart and soul,withthe celebration of life and joy that you are.This book may have been written by me,but it was midwifed by you.  \nSweet blossom come on under the willowWe can have high times if you'll abideWe can discover the wonders of natureRolling in the rushes dovn by the riverside  \nShe's got everything delightfulShe's got everything I need  \nA breeze in the pines in the summer night moonlightCrazy in the sunlight,yes,indeed  \n—THE GRATEFUL DEAD(WHO ELSE...)  \n氢  \n# ACKNOWLEDGMENTS\n\nMy deepest appreciation to Cheri Quincy,DO,for the continuing encouragement and support.Thank you foryour confidence in me,even when I couldn't even spell the word!  \nIt is with love and gratitude that I acknowledge my friends and colleagues in the North American commu-nity of herbalists for making this escapee from Thatchers'Britain so welcome.The ideas in this book have beengestating over the years in discussions with many,many herbalists.The U.S.herb world is blessed with an at-mosphere of openness and mutual support that is unique and deeply nurturing.We can thank Rosemary Gladstarfor so very much ...  \nThere is so much I could say to each of you,so I’m copping out and simply\"naming names.\"No special order,I love you all:Cascade Anderson-Geller,Paul Bergner,Jane Bothwell,Mark Blumenthal,Don Brown,RyanDrum,Rosemary Gladstar,Mindy Green,Christopher Hobbs,Tori Hudson,Feather Jones,Gail Julian,KathiKeville,Tierona Low Dog,David LaLucerne,Rob McCaleb(and everyone at the Herb Research Foundation),Anne McIntyre,Terence McKenna,Bill Mitchel,Pam Montgomery,Rob Montgomery,Michael Moore,7 Song,Ric Scalzo,Ed Smith,Sara Smith,Paul Stamets,Jill Stansbury,Autumn Summers,Jonathan Treasure,GailUlhrich,Roy Upton,Marty Wall,David Winston,Linda Wolf,Tom Wolf,Matthew Wood,Dusty Yeo.  \nThis book is much better than it deserves to be because of the superlative guidance of herbalist/editor ex-troadinaire Evelyn Leigh.Thank you for being so knowledgeable,insightful,literate,and understanding of thisaging deadhead.You made the process pleasant,rewarding(or is that rewording?),and even entertaining.  \nTo Jeanie Levitan,the first editor to give me her toothbrush!All authors should hope to be blessed withguidance 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