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Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs by Heather Boon and Michael Smith (2004, Trade Paperback)

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PublisherRose Incorporated, Robert

ISBN-100778800814

ISBN-139780778800811

eBay Product ID (ePID)30203184

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Edition2

Book TitleComplete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs

Number of Pages352 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicHerbs, Naturopathy, Herbal Medications

Publication Year2004

IllustratorYes

GenreHealth & Fitness, Gardening

AuthorHeather Boon, Michael Smith

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight0 Oz

Item Length10 in

Item Width7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended AudienceTrade

LCCN2005-363905

Dewey Edition22

ReviewsEasy to read, well-organized book is a blessing for the patient... great book... should be on every practicing physician's desk., Finally I have found a book on herbal medicine that I can recommend wholeheartedly... one of the best books on the subject to date. The evidence summarized here is objective rather than promotional, and key statements are fully referenced rather than opinion based., The text is well written and will be easily understood by the lay reader as well as the health professional., Pharmacists team up to define not only what the most common medicinal herbs are but also what they are not., A book on herbal medicine that I can recommend wholeheartedly... one of the best books on the subject to date., Considering the growing number of people who are using alternative medicine as an answer to the difficulty in obtaining health care, this easy to read, well-organized book is a blessing for the patient or practitioner trying to understand the appropriate use of common medicinal herbs... this great book supplies useful information about fifty of the most common medicinal herbs... should be on every practicing physician's desk., A compilation of well-written and easily understandable reviews of herbal medicines... highly recommended for public and academic libraries., The text is well written and will be easily understood by the lay reader as well as the health professional. It would be a good addition to the reference shelf of any library needing to provide information on medicinal herbs.

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Dewey Decimal615/.321

Table Of ContentForeword Introduction Legislation (Canada and US) Botanical Dosage Forms Caveat Emptor Format of Reviews Glossary Medicinal Herbs for Health Conditions Alfalfa AloeVera Astragalus Black Cohosh Calendula Capsicum Cat's Claw Chamomile (German) Chaste Tree Cranberry Dandelion Devil's Claw Dong Quai (Angelica) Echinacea Elder Evening Primrose Feverfew Garlic Ginger Ginkgo Ginseng (Asian and American/Canadian) Ginseng (Siberian) Goldenseal Hawthorn Hops Horsechestnut Juniper Kava Lemon Balm Licorice Lobelia Ma Huang (Ephedra) Meadowsweet Milk Thistle Nettle Passionflower Peppermint Red Raspberry Saw Palmetto Scullcap Slippery Elm St. John's Wort Tea Tree Oil Thyme Turmeric Uva-Ursi (Bearberry) Valerian Wild Yam Willow References Index

SynopsisA comprehensive illustrated reference on the 50 most commonly prescribed herbs. Each herb is described with its common names, its therapeutic uses as well as potential drug interactions and possible adverse effects., The most current scientific information from the world's leading medical journals. Although there is growing consumer awareness of alternative and complementary medicine, there is a lack of comprehensive information available on herbal products. While pharmacists, physicians and other health care professionals sometimes offer advice, their patients want more information. The Complete Natural Medicine Guide to the 50 Most Common Medicinal Herbs is a comprehensive, fully-illustrated reference to the 50 most commonly prescribed herbs. A complete description of each herb is featured along with its other common names, possible adverse effects, therapeutic uses for treating illness and disease as well as potential drug interactions. Some of the herbs included are: Aloe Vera Evening Primrose Goldenseal Scullcap Burdock Tumeric Tea Tree Oil Meadowsweet This guide is written by professional pharmacists, one a naturopathic doctor, using the most current research and clinical testing. The authors' easy-to-understand text, combined with the latest findings and clear directions for safe dosages, makes this practical reference on medicinal herbs a primary resource of data.

LC Classification NumberRM666.H33