Herbal Medicines, 3rd Edition

Herbal medicinal products are increasing in popularity in the developed world although there are many concerns about their quality, safety and efficacy. “Herbal Medicines” provides a comprehensive single source of scientifically rigorous, impartial information on over 150 of the most commonly used herbal medicinal products. This third edition has been extensively revised and updated. It aims to answer the questions raised for the healthcare professional by providing scientifically rigorous, impartial information on medical herbs.

Features include:

• Full colour throughout, with chemical structures and photographs of the plant and crude drug material
• 152 monographs, comprehensively referenced, detailing phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical aspects of each herb (uses, dosage, evidence of efficacy, adverse effects, contraindications, use in pregnancy and lactation, drug interactions, etc.)
• New monographs on butterbur (Petasites hybridus), greater celandine (Chelidonium majus), kava (Piper methysticum) and rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea)
• Monographs on around 20 major herbal medicines substantially revised, including echinacea, evening primrose, ginkgo, ginseng, St John’s wort and valerian
• Product information from over 30 countries including Australia, Germany, UK and USA.

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