Herbal Medic - by Sam Coffman (Paperback)
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- With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable.
- About the Author: Sam Coffman is the author of Herbal Medic and Survival Gardening, and has taught survival skills for both urban and primitive situations for more than 25 years, including survival gardening and foraging, wilderness first aid, and post-disaster herbal medicine.
- 416 Pages
- Health + Wellness, First Aid
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About the Book
With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable.Book Synopsis
With a focus on herbal medicine and first-aid essentials, former Green Beret medic and clinical herbalist Sam Coffman presents this comprehensive home reference on medical emergency preparedness for times when professional medical care is unavailable. Herbal Medic covers first-aid essentials, such how to assess a situation and a person in need of treatment and distinguish between illness and injury, as well as how to prepare and use herbs when there is no access to conventional medical treatment. In addition, the book provides a basic introduction to herbal medicine, with detailed entries on the best herbs to use in treatment; information on disease in the body and how herbs work against it; instructions for making herbal preparations; a list of those herbs the author has found most useful in his clinical experience; and a wide array of specific herbal care protocols for a multitude of acute health issues.From the Back Cover
Disasters and accidents can happen any time, anywhere.Sam Coffman, former Green Beret medic and expert herbalist, provides the skills and information you need to cope with emergency situations when access to professional medical help and resources is limited. This comprehensive guide covers:
- First-aid essentials
- The principles of making herbal medicines
- How to create herbal formulas for a wide range of ailments and injuries
- Herbal protocols for dealing with shock, injuries, infections, and much more
- Detailed profiles of 70 useful and effective herbs
Review Quotes
"As a fellow Green Beret, survivalist, and medic, I can say without a shadow of a doubt: THIS IS THE BEST BOOK OUT THERE ON THE SUBJECT... Everyone would benefit from Coffman's wisdom and knowledge." -- Mykel Hawke, retired Special Forces Officer, Green Beret medic, and creator and star of Discovery Channel's Man Woman Wild "Coffman is the most gifted herbalist I've come across. His knowledge of plant lore and his understanding of human physiology and disease conditions has contributed immeasurably to the knowledge base of herbal medicine." -- Steve E. Pehrson, MD, former battalion surgeon and Special Forces medic "Herbal Medic is a must-have resource for anyone interested in using plant medicine, from the layperson to the medical professional. This book will be a vital part of my library."-- Kyla Helm-Swanson, MD "I have been aware of San Coffman's healing work for many years and have been continually impressed with his service to those in need. This book is a welcome addition to the emerging field of the herbal treatment of serious conditions." -- Stephen Harrod Buhner, bestselling author of Herbal Antibiotics and Herbal Antivirals
About the Author
Sam Coffman is the author of Herbal Medic and Survival Gardening, and has taught survival skills for both urban and primitive situations for more than 25 years, including survival gardening and foraging, wilderness first aid, and post-disaster herbal medicine. He is a registered herbalist (RH) with the American Herbalists Guild, a Wilderness EMT (WEMT), and a Wilderness First Responder instructor, and holds a masters in Acupuncture and Oriental Medicine (MSAOM). Coffman is the founder of The Human Path, a preparedness school based in Taos, New Mexico.Dimensions (Overall): 8.9 Inches (H) x 5.9 Inches (W) x 1.1 Inches (D)
Weight: 1.45 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 416
Genre: Health + Wellness
Sub-Genre: First Aid
Publisher: Storey Publishing
Format: Paperback
Author: Sam Coffman
Language: English
Street Date: August 3, 2021
TCIN: 82234735
UPC: 9781635861938
Item Number (DPCI): 247-20-6016
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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Estimated ship weight: 1.45 pounds
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elle - 3 years ago
Just basic EMT skills with some herbs tossed in. I found better info for free on homesteading & off grid blogs.