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Julian Barker started his training in herbal medicine in North and Central America, before returning Britain as an apprentice herb-grower at Suffolk Herbs while studying concurrently on NIMH's tutorial course, at which point he joined the first cohort at the School of Herbal Medicine. In 1983, he opened a clinic in Brighton offering acupuncture, herbal medicine, homeopathy, and osteopathy but recently has upsized to a single practice.

Teaching botany at the School of Herbal Medicine for over twenty years, Julian supervised BSc dissertations and taught philosophy on the MSc course in herbal medicine at the University of East London. Since 1998 he has worked in Paris and has studied in London with Dr. Jean-Claude Lapraz on the application of medicinal plants along Endobiogenic lines.

He is a fellow of the Linnaean Society, serves on the Accreditation Board of the European Herbal Practitioners' Association, and is a member of the College of Practicing Phytotherapists and the National Institute of Medical Herbalists.

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A definitive masterclass in clinical herbalism, distilling decades of diagnostic insight into a comprehensive guide on prescribing and personalising medicine for every system of the body

This essential volume provides a bridge between theory and practice, offering students and seasoned herbalists a deeper understanding of the processes behind prescribing plants as precise solutions for complex ailments.

Plants on Prescription begins by expanding on some of the theoretical background of herbalism, such as symptom presentation types; therapeutic and energetic models; human physiology; personalised medicine; and more. In the central chapters of the book, Julian Barker explores the intricacies of the body's primary systems through case studies that reveal the clinical rationale behind every selection. From the respiratory tract and circulatory system to vestibular conditions, migraines, and chronic fatigue, Barker provides a roadmap for navigating the nuances of plant medicine.

His prescriptions span the full traditional pharmacopoeia - including tisanes, decoctions, aromatic waters, and tinctures - while integrating vital dietary protocols and nutritional guidance. Plants on Prescription represents a rare opportunity to enter the consultation room of a master practitioner, preserving a lifetime of cultivated knowledge and refined protocols for generations of herbalists to come.