Growing Medicine

This book explores the basis and development of homeopathic medicine, identified by the World Health Organization as Earth's second most popular system of medicine. Homeopathy is discussed in the context of modern healthcare, and the similarities and differences with conventional medicine are described.

Many medical professionals feel like they've been studying their whole life, through medical school, working as a registrar, and then specialist training, but despite all that study they feel like they have never learned how to run a successful business. They build a business around their medical skills, but despite their high level of medical achievement they feel like their finances, overall stress levels and personal life are suffering, and they don't know where to start to fix it.

There are two main classes of medicinal preparations - herbal and pharmaceutical. Pharmaceutical drugs are either synthesized or refined substances. On the other hand, herbal medicine is defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as labelled and final medicinal products containing parts of plants (underground or aerial), plant materials, or combinations of both, as their main active ingredient.

From basil and calendula to turmeric and yarrow, learn how to grow your own medicinal herbs at home. This practical home apothecary guidebook teaches you the growing basics as well as the necessary techniques for turning those plants into natural remedies like salves, teas, and tinctures. From...

Certain medical conditions require prescription drugs. However, there is a plethora of health conditions and symptoms that nature has been handling for centuries.