Herbal Medicine

Herbal Medicine
Author: Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 500
Release: 2011-03-28
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1439807167

The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook

The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook
Author: James Green
Publisher: Crossing Press
Total Pages: 385
Release: 2000-09-01
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0895949903

THE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER'¬?S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-selling THE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully personal and down-home style, Green emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. So, first head into the garden and learn to harvest your own herbs, and then head into your kitchen and whip up a batch of raspberry cough syrup, or perhaps a soothing elixir to erase the daily stresses of modern life.

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements
Author: Linda Skidmore-Roth
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 764
Release: 2009-08-24
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 0323066496

Access the most reliable information on herbs and alternative medicines from trusted author, Linda Skidmore-Roth, in Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements! Reviewed by nurses and herbalists alike, this authoritative resource presents herb and supplement profiles in a convenient, A-Z format for fast reference. This edition's updated, streamlined design helps you find information quickly, and a new systematic pregnancy and breastfeeding classification offers the latest guidelines for this special client population. - Detailed monographs for 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements include vital information on the products you'll encounter with your clients. - Updated references and information from new studies make this a reliable source for herbal content. - Alert icons warn you of potentially dangerous reactions that could threaten your clients' health. - Popular Herb, Pregnancy, and Pediatric icons help you find relevant content quickly for common herbs and herbs for special populations. - Quick-reference format presents consistent monographs for each herb and makes it easy to find the information you need. - Herbal Resource appendix, Drug/Herb Interaction appendix, Pediatric Herbal Use appendix, and a list of abbreviations provide essential resources and expanded herbal material in one convenient spot. - A comprehensive index of herbal terms allows you to look up an herb by its common or scientific name, as well as by condition. - A pregnancy classification system from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration allows you to analyze herbs individually and provides a consistent formula to decide which herbs should be used. - Updated content throughout includes the latest uses, actions, dosages, contraindications, side effects/adverse reactions, interactions, pharmacology, alerts, and references. - Pediatric Herbal Use appendix covers uses, guidelines, and expanded pediatric and adolescent information for 32 herbs. - Drug/Herb Interaction appendix lists known drug and herb interactions for herbs included in the handbook to ensure client safety.

American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition

American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition
Author: Zoë Gardner
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 1073
Release: 2013-03-15
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1466516941

Access to accurate, evidence-based, and clinically relevant information is essential to anyone who uses or recommends herbal products. With input from some of the most respected experts in herbal and integrative medicine, this completely revised edition of the American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook reviews both traditional knowledge and contemporary research on herbs to provide an authoritative resource on botanical safety. The book covers more than 500 species of herbs and provides a holistic understanding of safety through data compiled from clinical trials, pharmacological and toxicological studies, medical case reports, and historical texts. For each species, a brief safety summary is provided for quick reference, along with a detailed review of the literature. Easily understood classification systems are used to indicate the safety of each listed species and the potential for the species to interact with drugs. Enhancements to the Second Edition include: Classification of each herb with both a safety rating and a drug interaction rating More references listed for each individual herb, vetted for accuracy Specific information on adverse events reported in clinical trials or case reports Safety-related pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of each herb, including drug interactions Additional information on the use of herbs by pregnant or lactating women Toxicological studies and data on toxic compounds Representing the core of the botanical trade and comprising the finest growers, processors, manufacturers, and marketers of herbal products, the mission of the AHPA is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products. The American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition ensures that this vision is attained. The book will be a valuable reference for product manufacturers, healthcare practitioners, regulatory agencies, researchers, and consumers of herbal products.

The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook

The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook
Author: Althea Press
Publisher: Sourcebooks, Inc.
Total Pages: 372
Release: 2014-11-30
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1623153727

Harness the healing powers of herbal medicine with this handy reference guide for beginners. Learn how to grow your own herbs and make plant-based remedies with the definitive guide to herbal wellness. This herb remedies handbook teaches you to make your own natural medicines with over 100 DIY herbal treatments, a directory of over 44 healing herbs, and photo-illustrated step-by-step techniques. Learn to practice herbal medicine at home with this ultimate book of herbs and their uses. Inside, you'll find: A searchable index of herbs, their uses, properties, and other useful notes. Treatments for preventative care for seasonal allergies, common ailments like acid reflux, and mental health concerns like anxiety. Tips to work around common mistakes and debunk common misconceptions. Step-by-step techniques for buying, growing, and making herbal medicine. Make your own powerful herbal medicines with The Practical Herbal Medicine Handbook.

The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine

The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine
Author: Simon Y. Mills
Publisher: Penguin Mass Market
Total Pages: 677
Release: 1993
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 9780140193091

This is a reference book which combines modern medical principles and traditional medicine into a modern philosophy of herbalism. Beginning with human pathology, this book shows how plants act on the body, and how research has demonstrated that herbs are viable medicines in today's scientific climate. A pharmacology describes the active constituents of plants, while a materia medica describes over 200 plants and shows how to recognize them, prepare them and use them for healing purposes.

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible

Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible
Author: James A. Duke
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 554
Release: 2007-12-26
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 0849382033

Readers have come to depend on Jim Duke's comprehensive handbooks for their ease of use and artful presentation of scientific information. Following the successful format of his other CRC handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible contains 150 herbs listed alphabetically and by scientific name. Each entry provides illustrations of the plant, synonyms, notes, common names, activities, indications, dosages, downsides and interactions, natural history, and extracts. It includes Biblical quotes as well as comments on points of interest.

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs
Author: James A. Duke
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 893
Release: 2002-06-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1420040464

Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. The book contains mo

CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices

CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices
Author: James A. Duke
Publisher: CRC Press
Total Pages: 360
Release: 2002-09-27
Genre: Health & Fitness
ISBN: 1420040480

"Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C.When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words, spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts that spices such as capsicum, cinnamon, garlic, ginger

The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine

The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine
Author: Joseph E. Pizzorno
Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences
Total Pages: 1009
Release: 2015-12-07
Genre: Medical
ISBN: 070205514X

Get instant, easy access to the natural medicine expertise you need with The Clinician's Handbook of Natural Medicine, 3rd Edition. Written by leading authorities in complementary and integrative medicine, this portable handbook offers clear and rational directives on diagnosing and treating 80 diseases and disorders with natural medicine. Inside the pages you'll find concise summaries of diagnostic procedures, general considerations, therapeutic considerations, and therapeutic approaches for each condition, as well as naturopathic treatment methods like dietary changes, physical therapy advice, exercise modifications, and recommended supplements and botanical medicines. Based on Pizzorno's trusted Textbook of Natural Medicine, 4th Edition and the most current evidence available, it's your key to accessing reliable, natural diagnosis and treatment options in any setting. More than 80 algorithms throughout text synthesize therapeutic content and provide support for clinical judgment with a conceptual overview of case management. Combination of expert author team and scientifically verified content assures this handbook contains the most reliable coverage of diagnostic and natural treatment methods. Well-organized format utilizing consistent headings helps you make fast and accurate diagnoses. Light, portable size enables you to easily carry the handbook along with you in practice. NEW! Updated content reflects the latest research, data, and trends - including the most current recommendations related to specific diseases and newly emerging treatments. NEW! Four new chapters cover female infertility, maldigestion, bronchitis and pneumonia, and pregnancy health and primary prevention of adult disease.