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 elcome - to our website, and welcome back if you have visited before. This virtual Herbal is devoted to honoring the plants, the  spirit and traditions of herbal medicine, and to the celebration of health-your health, and the health of all life on Earth. Especially the health of mother Earth herself, the physical source of our life and health.
In my mind, health is simply the celebration of our life. When we are healthy, we feel like celebrating. When we are sick, celebrating our life, and all life, creates health. To celebrate life to the fullest is to embrace health in the truest sense of the word. Health is realizing our inseparable connection with the awesome intelligence we call Nature.
Christopher Hobbs L.Ac., A.H.G. is a licensed acupuncturist and 4th generation herbalist and botanist with over 30 years of experience with herbs.
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LIVING HERBS PODCAST: 
Christopher is now offering free podcasts on the subject of herbs and health. More info.
2007 APPRENTICESHIP:
Christopher's 2007 Apprenticeship Course will be held in Davis, California. Classes will run one weekend a month for 7 months, plus field trips.
NOW STUDY AT HOME WITH CHRISTOPHER HOBBS
Exciting new multimedia home study course:
An advanced blend of traditional Western and Chinese energetic principles with scientific phytotherapy and native herbs of the U.S.. For more info visit: www.foundationsofherbalism.com.
Video Intro to Home Study Course
(2.5 minute RealPlayer format)
(high speed connection recommended)
POCKET GUIDE TO HERBAL MEDICINE:
A clinical guide for practitioners and students of herbal medicine of all kinds.  "Concise, well-written, and speaks from years of clinical experience that Dr. Kraft brings to the work. Christopher acted as North American editor and added new material and sections appropriate for this audience." Check out the very useful tables with the common European and American doses for many popular clinical herbs. Also the unique section on the medical uses of wraps and poultices. Purchase info.
PETERSON FIELD GUIDE:
The new Peterson Field Guide to Medicinal Plants of the Western U.S.  offers the most comprehensive treatment of medicinal plants of western North America ever published. It includes five hundred color photographs, information on where the plants are found and their medicinal uses, and an index to medical topics covering a wide range of ailments.
$15.40 from Amazon
PLUS OTHER BOOKS:
See a complete list of books by Christopher Hobbs on our Bookstore page.
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HERBAL DATABASE: 
The database is back! You can now search Christopher Hobbs' updated Herbal Prescriber Database with over 440 ailments and symptoms and over 200 herbs. Check it out and let us know what you think!
POWER POINT PRESENTATION:
Check out the slide show, Herbs for Infectious Diseases (works best with Internet Explorer browsers).
RARE HERB BOOKS:
Christopher has been busy scanning rare books from his private collection. Take a look at the first one and stay tuned for more.
STUDENT HANDOUTS:
Class handouts and additional notes provided for students and attendees of Christopher's classes and workshops.
WOMEN'S HERBS:
Check out the Power Point slide show, "The Estrogen Question" - Herbs for the Woman's Reproductive System.
HERBS FROM A TO Z:
 List of herbs with color photos taken by Christopher and common uses described.
HISTORY OF HERBALISM:
 From the Stone Age through the Middle Ages to Modern times, herbs have been in wide and documented use. * Full story
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FEATURED HERBALIST:
HEALTH KNOWLEDGE:
- LLuminari - A network of America's best-known doctors and health experts who have come together to share their collective knowledge and inspire people to live healthier lives, especially in the area of women's health.
- American Herbalists Guild (AHG) - Encouraging the development of high standards of education that promote well-trained professional practitioners who offer high quality herbal care.
SOMETHING FOR THE SPIRIT:
- World Prayers - For healing inspirations, visit this online random Prayer Wheel from time to time. What's good for the spirit is good for the body.
More recommended links...
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The information presented in this website is meant to be for educational purposes, indicating recent laboratory and clinical work as well as a summary of the history of use of traditional herbal remedies and not as a recommendation as a cure for any disease. If a serious health imbalance is present, the author recommends seeking the advice of a qualified holistic health practitioner.
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