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Description
The 16th Edition of School of Natural Healing by Dr. John R. Christopher is an authoritative clinical formulary and reference guide on botanical therapeutics. Structured across 17 chapters, the text classifies medicinal plants by specific actions, including alteratives, astringents, cathartics, diaphoretics, diuretics, emmenagogues, expectorants, nervines, and tonics. It also details botanical gathering practices and the specific application of key remedies such as lobelia.
Published in hardback by Christopher Publications, this 2019 edition features an expanded glossary of botanical terminology, revised formula nomenclature, and detailed recipes for proprietary herbal combinations. It pairs therapeutic monographs with nutritional guidelines and systemic cleansing protocols. Frequently studied alongside its companion text, Dr. Christopher's Herb Syllabus, it delivers an exhaustive foundational resource for traditional herbal materia medica.
Institutional Use
School of Natural Healing serves as a foundational curriculum textbook and clinical library reference within natural health colleges, naturopathic institutions, and formal herbal apprentice schools. Academic libraries and health science collections acquire this hardback edition for pharmacognosy, ethnobotany, and complementary medicine research. Complementary care practices and botanical dispensaries also maintain the volume as an on-site dispensary formulary and compounding reference for classical herbal combinations.
Product Details
| ISBN-13 | 9781879436343 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10 | 1879436345 |
| Edition | 16th Edition |
| Authors | John R. Christopher |
| Publisher | Christopher Publications |
| Publication date | 2019-01-01 |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Language | English |
| Category | Medicine & Healthcare |
| List price | $51.99 / copy |
| Min. order | 5 copies |
| Condition | New |
Table of Contents
Table of Contents
- Foreword
- Introduction
- Chapter 1: About Disease
- Chapter 2: The Alterative Herbs
- Chapter 3: The Anthelmintic Herbs
- Chapter 4: The Astringent Herbs
- Chapter 5: The Cathartic Herbs
- Chapter 6: The Diaphoretic Herbs
- Chapter 7: The Diuretic Herbs
- Chapter 8: The Emmenagogue Herbs
- Chapter 9: The Expectorant and Demulcent Herbs
- Chapter 10: Lobelia
- Chapter 11: The Nervine and Antispasmodic Herbs
- Chapter 12: The Stimulant Herbs
- Chapter 13: The Tonic Herbs
- Chapter 14: About Collecting Herbs
- Chapter 15: The Cleansing Program
- Chapter 16: The Regenerative Diet
- Chapter 17: Herb Alternatives
- Herbal Formulas
- Glossary of Botanical Terms
- Appendices and Bibliography
Key Topics
- Herbal Materia Medica and Botanical Classifications
- Therapeutic Actions of Botanical Agents
- Herbal Compounding and Master Formulation Recipes
- Botanical Harvesting and Identification
- Systemic Cleansing Regimens and Regenerative Nutrition
- Traditional Vitalist Healing Principles
Who This Is For
- Herbalism and Naturopathy Students
- Holistic Health and Botanical Medicine Practitioners
- Integrative Medicine Academic Programs
- Natural Dispensary Formulators and Clinical Herbalists
- Health Science and Pharmacognosy Institutional Libraries
Institutional & Bulk Ordering
- Minimum order: 5 copies, with tiered pricing at higher quantities
- Purchase orders and Net-30 terms accepted for qualifying institutions
- Tax-exempt certificates accepted for qualifying accounts
- Free worldwide shipping, no sales tax
Edition & Identifier Check
Always confirm this exact ISBN-13 and edition (9781879436343) against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering — editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What updates are featured in the 16th Edition of School of Natural Healing?
A: Published in 2019 by Christopher Publications, the 16th Edition includes an added glossary of botanical terms, updated formula nomenclature, and specific compounding recipes across its.
Q: What companion text pairs with this volume for educational programs?
A: The publisher pairs School of Natural Healing with Dr. Christopher's Herb Syllabus, which provides photographic botanical profiles, Latin nomenclature, and in-depth single-herb studies.
Q: What physical binding is supplied under ISBN 9781879436343?
A: This ISBN designates the durable hardback edition, suited for institutional library reference collections and long-term classroom use.
Q: What is the minimum order quantity for this title?
A: The minimum order is 5 copies. Tiered pricing applies at 5, 10, and 25 copies; orders of 100 or more copies are quoted directly by email.
Q: Is this the correct edition for my program or syllabus?
A: This listing is ISBN 9781879436343 (ISBN-10 1879436345). Please confirm this exact identifier and edition against your syllabus or procurement request before ordering, as editions of this title are not interchangeable.
Q: Do you accept purchase orders and offer Net-30 terms?
A: Yes. Purchase orders and Net-30 terms are accepted for qualifying institutions, and tax-exempt certificates are accepted at checkout.
Q: Do you ship internationally?
A: Yes, Global Academic Supply offers free worldwide shipping with no sales tax on qualifying orders.