Physicians′ Desk Reference for Herbal Medicines: 1999 (PHYSICIAN'S DESK REFERENCE (PDR) FOR HERBAL MEDICINES) - Hardcover

Physicians′ Desk Reference (PDR)

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1563632926 ISBN 13: 9781563632921

Publisher: Thomson PDR, 1999

Synopsis

Botanical remedies, used successfully for centuries in the Orient and routinely used as natural alternatives for prescription drugs in Europe, are currently gaining wide popularity in the United States.Now the publishers of the most accurate reference for FDA-approved drug information brings you the complete, authoritative reference on the administration, use, and effectiveness of herbal remedies.The PDR "RM" for Herbal Medicines is the most comprehensive prescribing reference of its kind. It is based upon the work conducted by the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, the government organization widely recognized as completing the most authoritative evaluation of herbs in the world. Packed with information from experts in the field, the new PDR "RM" for Herbal Medicines details the prescribing information for over 600 botanicals. Plus, more than 500 herbs are accompanied by fullcolor photographs for instant identification.Conveniently organized in an A-Z format, each comprehensive entry is fully indexed by scientific and common English names, indications, therapeutic categories, and potential side effects. You'll also find...-- A thorough description of the plant and derived compounds-- Summarized pharmacological effects of each plant-- Documented indications and a concise summary of other uses-- Applicable precautions, warnings, and contraindications-- Adverse reactions and overdose data-- Modes of administration and typical dosage-- An exhaustive bibliography

About this title

From the Publisher:

The most authoratative guide on over 600 herbal medicines.
PDR for Herbal Medicines is far more than a translation of German Commission E monographs. It covers approximately twice the number of herbs reviewed by this German regulatory agency. It also offers a wealth of information on each herb's chemical composition and clinical effects, and extensive bibliographies on every plant. Indexed by scientific and common name, indication, and therapeutic category, it permits the user to quickly identify all the natural options for each type of ailment. With a Side Effects Index and Drug/Herb Interactions Guide, it also provides readers with a thorough source of information on adverse reactions to herbal products. It is a basic reference for anyone seriously interested in herbal remedies of every kind.

From the Back Cover:

PDR? For Herbal Medicines is the most comprehensive prescribing reference of its kind. It is based upon the work conducted by the German Federal Health Authority′s Commission E, the governmental body widely recognized as having done the most authoritative evaluation of herbs, and on the work conducted by Joerg Gruenwald, a renowned botanist and expert on herbal medicines. In addition, the text includes hundreds of herbs not reviewed by Commission E and provides detailed references in support of its findings.

The new second Edition of PDR for HErbal Medicines has been extensively revised and rewritten to provide the most up–to–date information available. Over 100 new herb monographs are included and the book includes extensive new research data on safety and efficacy. There is also extensive coverage of drug/herb interactions as well as expanded side effects and indications indices.

About this edition

• Publisher: Thomson PDR
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 1563632926
• ISBN 13: 9781563632921
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 900