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The Pharmacy Guide to Herbal Remedies (Pharmacy Guides)
New Developments for MS Sufferers (By Appointment Only S.)
Hidden Dangers in What We Eat and Drink: A Guide to Healthy Eating
Body Foods for Women: Eat Your Way to Good Health
Hello Beautiful: 365 Ways to Be Even More Beautiful
Aging with Grace: What the Nun Study Teaches Us About Living Longer, Healthier and More Meaningful Lives
Coping with Alopecia
Erotic Home Videos: Create Your Own Adult Films
Veggie Kids
Charles Worthington: The Complete Book of Hair Styling
Yoga for Kids
"Vogue" Beauty
Asparagus Dreams
The Little Class with the Big Personality: Experiences of Teaching Young Children with Autism
Making Sense of the Unfeasible: My Life Journey with Asperger Syndrome
Talking with Children and Young People About Death and Dying
Helping Your Hyperactive/Attention Deficit Child
New Hope for Children and Teens with Bipolar Disorder: Your Friendly, Authoritative Guide to the Latest in Traditional and Complementary Solutions
Fun on the Run!
New York City (Fandex Family Field Guides)
Everything I Know About Women I Learned from My Tractor: Bk. M2627
The S-Factor: Strip Workouts for Every Woman
Manners: A Book of Etiquette for Single Men
Sacred Plant Medicine: Explorations in the Practice of Indigenous Herbalism
The Eye Care Revolution: Prevent and Reverse Common Vision Problems

The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies

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Helpful everyday information
Easy Christmas gift
Good Stuff to Try
Excellent Reference Guide
The People's Pharmacy by Joe Graedon

The People's Pharmacy Guide to Home and Herbal Remedies
Joe Graedon , and Teresa Graedon
Manufacturer: St. Martin's Paperbacks
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*44% of adults take prescription medication.*1 in 5 also take herbal supplements.*15 million of these people are at risk for an adverse reaction.Are you one of them?Included in this powerful new book:*An A-Z handbook of common symptoms and ailments*Time-tested, Graedon-approved home and herbal remedies*An overview of the most popular herbs in the US, Europe, and Australia.*Over fifty monographs that detail the active ingredients, common uses, proper dosages, special precautions, adverse effects, and possible herb and drug interactions for each herb.*Resource listings of herbal web pages and products

Customer Reviews:

Helpful everyday information.......2007-05-13

I found this book to be full of knowledge on almost every subject reguarding minor health questions and the discussions of various opinions and remedies are very useful.

Easy Christmas gift.......2007-01-16

I loved the book even gave one as a Christmas gift, That person is still raving about it! It was very easy, no parking space to fine, low prices, delivered right to my home nice will do it again

Good Stuff to Try.......2006-11-10

A nutritionist recommended this book to me because I have arthritis. I found some of the suggestions about arthritis and other conditions useful. The book is easy to read and sounds like my grandmother.

Excellent Reference Guide.......2006-11-03

This book is an excellent reference guide for what ails you. I have recently used the cold remedies and found them more effective than over the counter remedies. The best part is that the suggestions are easily obtained.

The People's Pharmacy by Joe Graedon.......2003-07-21

This is an excellent reference work. The author defines a
typical drug and explains the FDA process of oversight. For
a variety of drugs, he explains the benefits, as well as
the downside.There are extensive sections on adverse drug
reactions. Toward the end of the book, the author explains
how to save money on drugs and safe self-treatment programs.
Overall, the book is a valuable addition to any personal
health care library.

A Woman's Best Medicine for Menopause: Your Personal Guide to Radiant Good Health Using Maharishi Ayurveda

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Woman with Maharishi Ayurveda
The Ageless Woman
The Ageless Woman: Natural Health and Beauty After Forty with Maharishi ayurveda
Common Sense and Empowering
Help is here!

A Woman's Best Medicine for Menopause: Your Personal Guide to Radiant Good Health Using Maharishi Ayurveda
Nancy Lonsdorf , and Rama Kant Mishra
Manufacturer: McGraw-Hill Companies
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A respected Western physician offers the first complete Ayurvedic approach to a healthy and comfortable menopause

A Woman's Best Medicine for Menopause is the first menopause guide based on the Ayurvedic approach to good health, recently popularized in the West by Depak Chopra. In it, Dr. Lonsdorf--who is both a Western-trained physician and a leading voice in Ayurveda approaches to women's health--acquaints you with the basic principles of Ayurvedic medicine. She provides quizzes and checklists that help you to determine which risk factors you should be most concerned about and for understanding why you are experiencing specific symptoms.

Dr. Lonsdorf shows you how to develop comprehensive personalized programs based on differing risk factors and symptoms. She even describes proven natural methods developed and refined by women over the course of 3,000 years to keep looking beautiful. Includes a foreword by Dr. Rama Kant Mishra.

Customer Reviews:

Woman with Maharishi Ayurveda.......2007-05-14

Hope Nature returns to all of us in infinite ways.It made me very happy reading this book.

The Ageless Woman.......2006-11-04

This is a wonderful, sensible, informative book on health written by a female doctor. I am following many of the book's suggestions and have seen health improvements in myself. I have recommended it to amy of my friends.

The Ageless Woman: Natural Health and Beauty After Forty with Maharishi ayurveda.......2006-07-05

This is an invaluable resource for all women, especially those over forty approaching the transition of menopause. Overflowing with very practical information to assist women during this natural life passage. I wish I had known this when I was forty! But far beyond just a manual for navigating through menopause it offers wise counsel on how women can maximize health at all the stages of life. As a health educator I recommend it often.

Common Sense and Empowering.......2004-06-03

Nancy Lonsdorf has written a terrific book that really should be read by all women, before the age of 40! Dr. Lonsdorf renews one's ability to be guided by their own common sense while, at the same time, giving a deep understanding of the ongoing physical, mental and emotional changes experienced by women. If you read this book you will be able to take care of yourself and continue to experience life full of energy and zest! Dr. Lonsdorf explains concepts about the physical in a very clear way and also gives practical tips for taking care of health and preventing problems. It is very empowering to learn these tips and to apply them .....and then to feel better than ever.

Help is here!.......2003-03-25

For anyone who doesn't want to take drugs for menopausal systems, or who wants to prepare to have a smooth menopause, PLEASE read this book! Just a few little changes in your life can make all the difference. Dr. Lonsdorf's recommendations are so simple, natural and EFFECTIVE! They have made a huge difference in my life and I can't recommend this book highly enough. Funnily enough, it was recommended to be by a man who utilized the fundamental principles to improve his health!

Mosby's Handbook of Drug-Herb & Drug-Supplement Interactions

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HealthGate Date Corporation & Mosby
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With an increasing number of patients combining herbal treatments with prescribed medications, reliable information on herb/supplement and pharmaceutical interactions is much needed. This portable reference is organized alphabetically by drug name and features an entry for each drug-herb/drug-supplement combination that has a proven interaction. Each entry is rated on a scale of 1 to 4 to show the severity of the interaction and includes information on related drugs, an interaction summary, a discussion of the interaction, management suggestions, and references. In addition to the core material, there are also several helpful appendices on interactions by herb or supplement, nutrient depletions, and drug-herb add-on depressant interactions.

Pdr for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference (Pdr) for Herbal Medicines)

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Pdr for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference (Pdr) for Herbal Medicines)
Excellent reference for herbal medicines
A thorough and useful reference
Buyers beware on this one.
Best Herbal Reference

Pdr for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference (Pdr) for Herbal Medicines)
Medical Economics
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Interest in and usage of herbal preparations as alternatives to pharmaceuticals has exploded in recent years. Having a complete herbal reference on hand is now absolutely necessary for doctors and other healers when a patient wants to add herbs--let's say St. John's wort--to his drug regimen. Should the patient stop taking the Paxil he's been on for depression, and if so, how long must he wait before he can start taking the St. Johns wort, and what's the recommended dosage?

The PDR for Herbal Medicines will go a long way towards answering such questions. The physician in this case would learn, after consulting the PDR, that "St. John's wort taken concomitantly with an SSRI ... may lead to an increased effect and possible toxicity 'serotonin syndrome', e.g., sweating, tremor, flushing, confusion and agitation." The same physician will also learn that the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, which has studied the effects of hundreds of herbs, approved St. John's wort for depressive moods, among other conditions.

For more information, the physician can read about the trade names, descriptions of all the medicinal parts of the plant, actions and pharmacology (including the compounds and their effects, with citations), the results of clinical trials, contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions (photosensitization is a biggie for St. John's wort), dosage information, and a complete list of literature citations.

The second edition of this mammoth guide includes over 100 entries more than the first, bringing the total to more than 700. Additions include a selection of Asian herbs, such as Buplerum Chinese (also known as Chinese thoroughwax), which is used in Chinese medicine as an anti-inflammatory, and homeopathic preparations; a directory of manufacturers (with Internet addresses when available), a safety guide (don't use kava kava while nursing), and more. There's even a section that lists unproven uses for each herb. But make no mistake: this is a mainstream reference that relies on scientific proof above all. Therefore, this is not a guide for everyone, but for scientific and medical reference, it's a helpful and comprehensive resource, and even those who push the herbal envelope will find much valuable information here. --Stefanie Durbin

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Now the most authoritative resource on herbal medicines is even better. In revising our best-selling PDR for Herbal Medicines for the new second edition, we've left no resource unturned to bring together the latest scientific data in the most comprehensive, concise, herbal reference yet compiled.

Based on the work conducted by the German Federal Health Authority's Commission E, and going far beyond our original publication, the second edition provides vast amounts of new information aimed at greatly enhancing patient management by medical practitioners.

All monographs have been updated to include the latest scientific findings, clinical trials (including abstracts), case reports, and meta-analysis results. This new information has resulted in more detailed monograph sections on herb/drug interaction side effects, contraindications, precautions, adverse reactions, and dosage.

· NEW! Monographs on over 100 additional plants - for coverage of nearly 700 herbs.
· NEW! Organized by common name - enabling you to more easily find the herb you're interested in.
· NEW! Extensive new research data on safety and efficacy.
· NEW! Expanded side effects and indications indices.
· NEW! Asian and homeopathic herbs indices - rapid reference for practitioners in these specialty areas.
· NEW! Safety Guide - covering 139 different herbs to be avoided during pregnancy and breast feeding, or used only under professional supervision.
· NEW! Expanded Drug/Herb Interaction
· NEW! Daily dosage information - for unprocessed herbs and commercially available products.
· NEW! Manufacturers' Index - including name, address, contact information, and products sold.
· NEW! Trade names - added to the monographs for available products.
· NEW! Expanded Therapeutic Category Index - example: look up "sexual dysfunction." Find l-arginine, avena sativa, muira puama, niacin, nettles, cayenne pepper, and more.

For questions regarding herbal medicines, the answer is now at hand. Order the PDR for Herbal Medicines today! Hardcover, Published Apr. 2000, in cooperation with PhytoPharm, US Institute for Phytopharmaceuticals, Inc.

Customer Reviews:

Pdr for Herbal Medicines (Physician's Desk Reference (Pdr) for Herbal Medicines).......2007-05-15

Great book for your library

Excellent reference for herbal medicines.......2006-01-08

Being a licensed practitioner of Chinese medicine here in the US, I purchased the PDR for Herbal Medicines, 3rd ed. because I wanted to have access to western scientific resource material about the many (about 700) herbal medicinals covered in the volume. If you're looking for a good clinical or diagnostic manual for learning how to prescribe herbal medicinals, this book, by no means, articulates how to actually effectively prescribe herbal medicines properly. In order to prescribe herbal medicines safely and effectively, they must be applied according to a diagnostic pattern discrimination methodology that is suitable for each patient's constitution, clinical presentation and pathological disease situation. All that said, however, the book is an excellent resource for information about known scientific research, references to other source materials as well as pharmacological, chemical, toxicological cautions and contraindications for each herb covered in the volume. In fact, for this kind of information, the text is hard to beat. No one should use or prescribe a medicinal that they do not know the possible side effects and toxicity potential for that particular plant material. Although some naive individuals believe that all medicinal plants are safe to use, in fact, some herbal substances are toxic, contraindicated during pregnancy, should only be used for a short period of time, etc. This book has explicit information that is consistent with many of the best herbal medicine text books that I own. The book even has ratings by the well known German 'Commission E' board that approves herbal medicines in Europe for professional use. And if that isn't enough, many Chinese and Ayurvedic medicinals are also covered. There is also a section that covers many nutritional supplements on the market as well. All in all, I highly recommend the book to those who want detailed identification, dosage, usage, pharmacological and toxicological reference material for a large number of useful plant medicinal substances. This is a great book to fill in the blanks that many other reference texts simply do not cover.

A thorough and useful reference.......2005-02-19

The PDR for Herbal Medicines is an excellent, thorough and scientific resource that will prove invaluable to physicians, nurse practitioners, naturopaths and others who use botanicals in the clinical setting. Also important for physicians who want to make sure that patients self-medicating with herbs are doing so safely. The various indexes make it easy to access vital facts rapidly.

Most likely, this text will not be as useful for lay herbalists, medical conspiracy theorists or New Age flakes who want information on the the "spiritual properties" of herbs.

Buyers beware on this one........2004-02-04

This was published by Medical Economics and no author is listed. If you're a true herbalist, expect this book to be slanted to the drug cartel's viewpoint.

Andrew Bentley (Alfalfa and Buckwheat) aptly pointed out that info is left out and it says some data is not available, but it is.

Jerry Cott in his review points out their report on St. John's Wort. Do you really think this was not done on purpose? Imagine the dollars lost if people stopped taking the drugs that this herb will sometimes help.

Be sure to read what the pharmacist said. I applaud you as your lively hood depends on this type of manipulation of the truth.

Buyers beware on this one if you want the truth.

Best Herbal Reference.......2003-10-16

This is the most complete reference for herbal medicines that I have seen.It contains many common names as well as Latin names. Being a Certified Pharmacy Technician for 15 years this is a must have. There are probably 100 questions a month on what the side effects and interactions are of various herbal medicines. It is an invaluable reference guide for all pharmacies!

Herbal Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies

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Useful Guide to Herbal Remedies
An essential reference for any herbalist
Concise and to the point!
Great For Beginners and experienced herbalist
Stimulating...Vital....Erudite

Herbal Remedies: A Quick and Easy Guide to Common Disorders and Their Herbal Remedies
Asa Hershoff N.D. , and Andrea Rotelli N.D.
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An essential reference to herbal remedies for the most common ailments.

Sharing twenty-five years of clinical expertise, Dr. Asa Hershoff has written a highly accessible and useful guide to hundreds of herbs and their uses for specific conditions. The book's unique format helps readers quickly assess health conditions. Margins on each page depict icons of body parts for very easy reference. An alphabetical listing of ailments provides information on each herb's source, dosage, and possible contraindications.

Integrating the best of herbal tradition and science, this authoritative book is an essential guide for tapping the healing power of herbs.

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Useful Guide to Herbal Remedies.......2006-08-30

The book is divided into five sections. It's extremely thorough
How to Use Herbs explains herb use in different parts of the world. It lists types of plants used in remedies. Then it reviews the effects of different herbs on the nervous system, cardiovascular, digestive, urinary, etc. It lists sources of herbs (root, bark, leaf, flower, oils, etc.) It tells forms that herbs are taken in (infusions, decoctions, capsules, tinctures, glycerates, syrups, etc.)
The second part of the book reviews Body Systems and types of herbs used for different conditions. A diagram of the human body shows what area certain herbs are used for and gives a page for more details on each. For instance it lists 11 herbs used for PMS.
The third section has the A-Z Herbal Prescriber. Look up the conditon by name (ADHD, colitus, cough, etc.).
Part four covers Herbal Sources, Dosage & Safety.
Part five contains Herbal Resources (addresses and a bibliography) & the Index.

An essential reference for any herbalist.......2005-10-27

** A mirror image of his homeopathic book, which I also recommend**

Asa Hershoff, ND, is a naturopathic physician, chiropractor and homeopath who also uses herbal remedies. What a resume :) He also owns and runs an actual practice, which is a refreshing change for an author of natural healing. Andrea Rotelli, ND, is also a naturopath who uses flower essenses, herbalism and medical astrology. The qualified mixture here holds promise.

This book is more of a reference manual than anything else, so never buy it expecting more than that or you will be dissapointed. It is not an 'herbal', as no herbs are given in detail. It also has absolutely ZERO formulas, remedies, recipes, or combinations. Again, it's a reference - and an excellent one at that.

The first section on How to Use Herbs was fascinating as, although it was short and sweet, the authors go over the history of herbs in different parts of the world, from Global to Asian to Indian, to North American. The history of medicine is always fascinating and enough detail is given here to provide fuel for more learning in other sources. He also includes some small sections of plant constituents, much like Hoffman does in his illustrated holistic herbal.

A different thing about this book is that it's followed by the effects various herbs have, but on the systems, which is how this book is categorized. There are several interesting points brought up in the how to use herbs section, as well as history and info, and all done from an actual healers standpoint, not overly cautious and theoretical, but with enthusiasm and belief. A nice change.

The next is the heart of the book. Each body system is divided, with drawings by Asa, and then the conditions are in alphabetical order.

Frankly the organization IS a bit confusing (you'll see what I mean when you need something and it's not just alphabetical order), but it's doable. Each condition is introduced with a brief note on cause and conditions, and an overview of treatment needed (not just herbal) After this herbs are listed, with 3 - 4 lines under the herb name. On each line is a different point on why this herb should be used, pretty nifty. By each herb name are stars, one being a recommended herb but with a weak effect, and the larger number (guessing five) showing how strongly it affects.

It ends with a brief wrap up of herbs covered.

Overall this is meant to be a quick reference guide and doesn't try to claim itself as anything else. It's good for a cinch, and I always turn here for conditions, along with other herbs. FOr one thing it almost always seems to mention an herb other sources don't , or bring up a reason for usage others don't. It stands out from the crowd because of this, and because of this reason is why I also regard it so highly.

If you're in need of a good reference, here's one to get.

Concise and to the point!.......2003-10-05

This book is a great quick reference for the layman and clinician alike. The material is organized well with plenty of references and scientifically based uses. I use this little gem when I am in a hurry and need something quick, concise, accurate and to the point. This book is definitely worth having around. I will never get rid of my copy.
Paul Riner M.S.,C.H.,M.T.,L.Ac.

Great For Beginners and experienced herbalist.......2001-11-15

When I came across this book (...), I had to buy it. Now It is my favorite among the dozen herbal reference books on my shelf. In fact, currently it is lent out to a friend who is wanting to learn about herbs for treating common illness. This book is the well rounded and written by two ND's (Naturopathic Doctors)

Stimulating...Vital....Erudite.......2001-08-14

Drs. Hershoff and Rotelli's Herbal Remedies text is a fascinating journey to the multidimensional world of plants and how they may be used medicinally. The delivery of fascinating information presented in this 300-some odd page book is liken to sitting spell-bound in the midst of ancient medicine men and futuristic scientists. Dr. Hershoff's background as award-winning best-loved professor shows with the user-friendly organization. I make use of this book as a quick and thorough reference and also as a compelling novel. EXCELLENT!

Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Special Edition

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Simply amazing
A "must" for those interested in quality control of herbs
A detailed scientific look at herbs and their uses.

Herbal Drugs and Phytopharmaceuticals, Special Edition

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Self-medication for minor illnesses and complaints has become much more common in recent years. Patients make and drink herbal teas against colds, stomach aches, and nervousness. But their university studies ill-equip pharmacists and doctors to cope with the demand for competent counseling in this area. This book fills the gap. It contains detailed monographs on 181 medicinal herbs common in pharmaceutical practice. For each herb, this exciting text provides references to pharmacopoeial monographs, sources, synonyms, constituents (often with chemical structures), indications, side effects, preparation of a tea, commercially available phytomedicines, regulatory status, authentication using macroscopical, microscopical, and chromatographic techniques. Many of the herbs have photographs or drawings to aid the process of authentication and quality assurance. Quantitative studies, likely adulterations, and storage requirements complete the text that is supplemented by references to original scientific publications.

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Simply amazing.......2006-12-01

This book is great; although I wish it were more affordable, it is most certainly worth the money to those who are interested in proper identification of plant materials.

The bulk of herbal 'adverse reactions' seems to be a case of mistaken identity. With Wichtl's amazingly clear and beautiful photographs of dried plant material, thorough listing of chemical markers and microscopic as well as macrocopic features examined with an eye for identification, this volume deserves every bit of its excellent reputation.

A "must" for those interested in quality control of herbs.......1998-09-22

This is one of those rare books that is so well researched and written that it is difficult to have any negative criticism about it! This English translation by the late Norman Bisset is a fine example of how it is possible to apply sound scientific knowledge with traditional herbal medicine. The book consists of 181 monographs on medicinal plants. What makes this collection of monographs rather special is that firstly most of the monographs contain colour pictures of each plant photographed in its natural environment. Secondly this is followed by careful photographs of the dried plant used in commerce. Along side this are chemical structures of the main phytoactives aswell an excellent section on common adulterants, pharmacology, phytochemistry, microscopy and also often included is a colour tlc plate. This is extremely helpful for quality control in small importers or herbal manufactures or for those herbalists interested in simple analytical techniques. There is also sections giving the regulatory status of the plant in different countries aswell the inclusion of trade names or proprietary medicines that include the plant material in question. For example on Angelica archangelica there includes information on its use in Euvitan ®, Carvomin®, and many others. A must for those involved in scientific research on contemporary herbal medicines, a reference source for libraries or those interested or involved in quality control.

A detailed scientific look at herbs and their uses........1998-08-08

Translated from the German by Professor Norman Grainger Bisset, Department of Pharmacy, King's College, University of London, this large format, illustrated reference book covers 181 herbs that are used as teas or are components of herbal mixtures. The botanicals included were chosen based on a survey carried out in 180 German pharmacies. All of the herbal "drugs" in this book are "licenced" by the German government. The book is organized alphabetically by the Latin name of the herb, with an excellent subject index, that includes the English names in bold. Each herb listing, which is an average of three pages, contains the following information: illustration and description; common English name and scientific names; synonyms; place of origin; chemical constituents; therapeutic indications and historical use; side effects; making the tea; package inserts (includes dosage, mode of administration, interactions with other remedies); list of prepared rem! edies for consumers, including teas; phytomedicines: combined remedies containing the herb; diagnostic features of the drug; adulteration; citations to research. Each herb listing contains an abstract from the German Commission E monograph, which serves as a kind of snapshot. The "indications" feature gives a detailed history of the herb's use, from the clinical and empirical point of view, and is designed to link the doctor or pharmacist with additional research. The "List of Indications" index is particularly useful, describing conditions such as Coughs, Menstrual Disorders, and Kidney and Bladder Disorders, and listing herbs that have been used to treat them. The list makes a distinction between "folk" medicines and more standard medical herbs. Hundreds of color plates illustrate both the whole plant and the dried herb. This detailed, scientific look at herbs will be useful for physicians, pharmacists, herbalists, and manufacturers. from Healt! hInform the newsletter

Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Supplements and Their Therapeutic Uses

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Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Supplements and Their Therapeutic Uses
HealthGate Data Corporation & Mosby
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This handy reference provides quick information on herbs and supplements--including 85 herbs, 80 supplements, and 75 conditions. Extremely thorough, it offers reliable references and a unique system that rates the current knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment. Content is consistently structured and features an Appendix on Clinically Tested Brands at the end of the book.

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Very Scientific & Yet Down to Earth.......2004-08-02

About a year ago I bought this book & I can honestly say it's one of my most used books. It's very scientific & yet you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what it is saying. The first part of the book deals with different disorders such as ADHD, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Arthritis, & much more. Under the different disorders it gives different examples of what people have tried to treat them with. Then it proceeds to different scientific tests that either proves or disproves the treatment.
The second part of the book deals with herbs & their therapeutic uses. Again here different uses & tests are provided for each herb. This book also discussed dosage recommendations, safety issues, drug interactions, & great references to other material. Overall this is a very useful book. The copy that I purchased contains over 1,000 pages & it covers everything from migraine headaches to the various vitamins. I recommend this book not only to the med student but to the average person just wanting useful & real information about herbs and their therapeutic uses.

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Rx Facts: Natural Products
John D. Grabenstein , and Laurie A. Grabenstein
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Handbook of Medicinal Mints ( Aromathematics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities, Herbal Reference Library

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Handbook of Medicinal Mints ( Aromathematics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities, Herbal Reference Library
James A. Duke , and Stephen M Beckstrom-Sternberg
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This handbook provides the most complete collection of chemical data available on aromatic mints (Lamiaceae). The authors thoroughly introduce the field of aromathematics. Handbook of Medicinal Mints (Aromatics): Phytochemicals and Biological Activities contains a wealth of quantitative data, including more than 500 references on 10,839 chemicals from 251 assays of 205 unique taxa, combined with 3,324 biological activities and 256 recommended daily allowances and lethal doses. An exhaustive guide, the handbook is the ultimate resource for assessing the potential medicinal value of a particular species.

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Minty Fresh!.......2001-09-11

Beckstrom-Sternberg and Duke do it again, with another Minty-Fresh detailed analysis of family Lamiaceae. Amateur Mint Specialists and Scientists alike will revel in the revealing data provided in this comprehensive tome.

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The Pharmacy Guide to Herbal Remedies (Pharmacy Guides)

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The Pharmacy Guide to Herbal Remedies (Pharmacy Guides)
Jan De Vries
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Noted healer Jan de Vries explains how herbal remedies can complement today’s lifestyle by combining natural cures with orthodox medicine.

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