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Advance Praise for Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes

In this one volume you can access accurate and dependable Western herbs that are safe and effective treatments for sports injuries. Dr. Peterson has done a wonderful job of organizing the information and presenting it in an understandable and usable way. As a writer, I can only imagine the hundreds, no, thousands of hours that went into this volume.

—Carolyn Dean, M.D., N.D., from her foreword

Generated out of a sincere interest to assist other martial artists in making wise choices about how and when to use or not to use herbal treatments to augment their martial arts practices, the author has utilized her considerable expertise in research and her natural flair for writing to create a book destined to become an instant classic both for herbalists and martial artists.

—David H. Price, L. Ac., M.O.M., B.A., from his foreword

A well researched and concise treatise on the herbs used to treat trauma and sports injuries. Provides an accessible alternative to Chinese herbal medicine for the athlete and martial artist.

—Tom Bisio, L. Ac., author of A Tooth From The Tiger’s Mouth, The Essentials of Ba Gua Zhang, Zheng Gu Tui Na

A well-researched guide that is practical, helpful and informative. This book will be especially useful for Westerners without much background in Traditional Chinese Medicine. Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes has earned a place on my bookshelf.

—Jennifer Lawler, martial artist, author of Martial Arts for Dummies, Dojo Wisdom, The Self Defense Deck

Such a practical, wise and well-researched guide to successfully using herbs! This book selects herbs from both Western and Easter traditions and provides information on safety, dosage, usage and all things valuable on each plant. This book will be treasured by martial artists and health professionals of all traditions. Destined to be a classic!

—Brigitte Mars, A.H.G, Professor of Herbal Medicine, brigittemars.com, author of Rawsome!, Desktop Guide to Herbal Medicine, Beauty by Nature, Addiction Free Naturally

Herbs can be a great way to help heal bruises, scrapes, swellings and other injuries from all kinds of contact sports. Since ancient times, martial artists in China have been using herbal treatments. Peterson’s book is unusual in that it looks at herbs readily available in the West rather than Eastern remedies.

—Bruce Fratzis, Taoist lineage holder, author of Opening the Energy Gates of Your Body, The Power of Internal Martial Arts and Chi

While much has been written about traditional Asian remedies, many of which are challenging to come by in many parts of the world, this is the first time I have seen a treatise on Western herbs. Peterson’s examination is methodical and comprehensive, documenting findings in a way that makes the subject matter highly accessible for martial artists (and athletes of any type). Specifically, readily available herbs that can help with bruises, scrapes, cuts, sprains, breaks, dislocations, breathing, adrenaline management, and other issues and ailments common to those who practice the fighting arts are discussed in detail. Her nine principles for using medicinal herbs safely set the context, while descriptions of affects, dosages, dangers, risks, and usefulness of each plant round out the information. Western Herbs for Martial Artists and Contact Athletes is a unique and interesting tome, a valuable contribution to the serious practitioner’s bookshelf.

—Lawrence A. Kane, martial artist, author of Surviving Armed Assaults, Martial Arts Instruction, The Little Black Book of Violence, The Way to Black Belt, The Way of Kata