The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs

Mark Blumenthal; Bernd Wollschlaeger; Josef Brinckmann

ISBN 10: 3131323914 / ISBN 13: 9783131323910

Published by Amer Botanical Council, 2003

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Synopsis:

*National Continuing Education Credit for Physicians, Physician Assistants, Osteopaths, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Dieticians, and Naturopaths *400+ page self-paced course/reference including comprehensive clinical monographs, clinical overviews, patient information sheets, and references for 29 widely used herbs and additional information on numerous proprietary multi-herb products. *Comprehensive clinical studies table for each herb including brand names of the products studied *Important information on safety and drug interactions Each in-depth clinical monograph covers: Overview, Description, Primary Uses, Dosage, Duration of Administration, Chemistry, Pharmacological Actions, Mechanism of Action, Contraindications, Adverse Effects, Drug Interactions, Safety Rating, International Regulatory Status (broken down by country), Clinical Review, and a Clinical Studies table, including the most up-to-date clinical research on each herb. The Clinical Studies Table covers: author/year, subject, study design, duration of study, dosage administered in study, preparation used, and a summary of the results and conclusions made from the study.

Review: ''Eminently suitable for the general practitioner. . .offers accurate information and a vital background in herb safety, standardization, regulation and lack of regulation, rational phytotherapy, and evidence-based medicine.'' --Medicine Weekly ''Good explanations of the current regulatory and legal status of herbs in the US. . .the clinical trial summary tables do a good job of providing useful information in a succinct manner. . .the text is useful for information on common herbal products and provides good quality information. This text would serve as a useful addition to a medical library or a practitioner's collection.'' --The Annals of Pharmacotherapy ''A detailed review of relevant therapeutic and clinical data concerning some of the most frequently used medicinal herbs and other preparations that patients are likely to take. . .urgently needed benchmark that is a must for clinicians, researchers, and laypersons.'' --Majors Scientific Book Report ''Extensive information on 29 of the most popular herbs. . .well-referenced, comprehensive. . .'' --Creations Magazine ''The ultimate resource for information about each of the twenty-nine most frequently used herbs. . .a valuable book for the lay person as well as the clinician at a time when alternative medicines are being widely discussed.'' --Journal of the Botanical Research Institute of Texas ''Easy-to-use format enables rapid searchinf for pertinent information on a specific herb. The tables summarizing research studies are an excellent reference source and provide rapid access to clinical data.'' --American College of Physicians "Meticulous, well organized, definitive, practical are the words that come to mind on reading [this book] . . . There is something in this superb volume for anyone that uses or prescribes botanicals. . . . Promises to serve as the standard on herbs . . . It deserves a place on your bookshelf and in your office." - Integrative Health Care "This book is a worthy addition to the library of any medical practitioner. The content for each herb is complete. [This book] sets an excellent example for prospective texts." --Medical Acupuncture

Bibliographic Details

Title: The ABC Clinical Guide to Herbs
Publisher: Amer Botanical Council
Publication Date: 2003
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket