The Essential Guide To Herbal Safety

Author : Simon Y Mills,Kerry Bone
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 704 pages
File Size : 45,8 Mb
Release : 2004-12-23
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780443071713

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The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety by Simon Y Mills,Kerry Bone Pdf

Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions. Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine. Presents authoritative and credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners. Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough and comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice. Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs and drugs, and quality issues. Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy and lactation that is realistic and appropriate to herb use. Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media and medical journals on herb safety issues. Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity and the effects in relation to kava. Kava safety is a hot topic. Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy and lactation considerations.

Author : Michael Castleman
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 578 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2010-03-16
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781605291598

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The New Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman Pdf

Straight from nature's medicine cabinet, the latest herbal discoveries that cure hundreds of health concerns without the dangerous side effects or high cost of prescription drugs. The New Healing Herbs by Michael Castleman uses the latest studies to offer guidelines on dosages, drug interactions, and results for herbal healing. Included are herbal prescriptions to treat ailments ranging from the common cold, allergies, and back pain to more serious conditions such as diabetes and cancer. Featuring hundreds of cures and therapies proven to work, this book shows you which herbal remedy to take for each condition, how it's taken, what interactions to watch for, and where to buy the featured herbs. The easy-to-use Cure Finder organizes herbs by health condition, healing actions, and alternative uses, guiding you to the right herbal remedy for your ailment.

Author : Zoë Gardner,Michael McGuffin
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 1073 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2013-03-15
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781466516946

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American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition by Zoë Gardner,Michael McGuffin Pdf

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.

Author : Simon Y. Mills
Publisher : Viking Adult
Page : 710 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1991
Category : Alternative medicine
ISBN : PSU:000020746438

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Out of the Earth by Simon Y. Mills Pdf

The effects of herbs on the human body are set in a lucid and modern context. Simon Mills describes traditional herbal pathology and therapeutics, and also suggests up-to-date research methods to validate herbalism so that it can take its rightful place among the medical sciences. For practising herbalist and lay reader alike, the detailed pharmacology, based on the author's own extensive research and experience, will be of crucial interest: the active constituents of.

Author : Cyndi Gilbert
Publisher : Robert Rose
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 55,9 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0778805069

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The Essential Guide to Women's Herbal Medicine by Cyndi Gilbert Pdf

The use of plants as therapeutic agents is as old as the practice of medicine itself.

Author : Deni Bown,Chelsea Physic Garden
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2001
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 0760727686

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Herbal by Deni Bown,Chelsea Physic Garden Pdf

Author : Simon Y. Mills
Publisher : Penguin Mass Market
Page : 677 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1993
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 014019309X

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The Essential Book of Herbal Medicine by Simon Y. Mills Pdf

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.

Author : Anonim
Publisher : Inner Traditions / Bear & Co
Page : 396 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 1988
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0892812389

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The Dictionary of Modern Herbalism by Anonim Pdf

This clear and comprehensive reference on the full range of healing herbs is an indispensable guide to the herbal remedies most used in the Anglo-American and European traditions. Each remedy is defined in terms of its main pharmacological actions and its therapeutic application to modern health problems.

Author : Reader's Digest
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 495 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2021-02-16
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781621455493

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Reader's Digest Essential Book of Herbs by Reader's Digest Pdf

A full color illustrated guide to growing and using herbs to enhance your health and your cooking. This beautifully illustrated, complete guide to herbs unlocks the secrets of these wonder plants—from planting and harvesting to cooking and storing—including their health benefits. Now you can discover the joy and pleasure of growing your own herbs—for spicing up meals, creating crafts, treating ailments, and more. In this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated herbal guide you’ll find information on their history, cultivation, propagation, and harvesting, along with a wealth of great ideas for using herbs everyday in a variety of ways. This guide unravels the mysteries of these versatile plants, with savvy tips and simple formulas for maximizing their powers. Did you know? · Mint can repel ants, flies, mice, and moths · Garlic can seriously lower cholesterol · Chives, fennel, tarragon, thyme, oregano, and winter savory are perennials · Rosemary was used in the Middle Ages for its tranquilizing effects, and it is still a digestion aid

Author : Carmen Reeves
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 114 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-12-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 1519679513

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Homemade Herbal Medicine by Carmen Reeves Pdf

Homemade Herbal Medicine Interested in using plants and herbal healing? Learn the basics of herbalism today! Herbs are miraculous saviors for a long list of issues you can easily handle at home: colds and flus, inflammation, even health maladies as complex as gut health and adrenal fatigue. But do herbs really work? Can they really help you feel empowered, and take control over at least some of your health? The resounding answer you will find in this book: Yes! Depending on the culture, country, or region, there are hundreds of traditions of herbal practice that existed long before the advent of modern-day medicine. In fact, while "conventional medicine" may seem like the more dominant form of healing, the World Health Organization marks traditional and herbal medicine the most prevalent form of healing in the world. In the pages ahead, you will find all the basics-and ultimately the TRUTH-of today's front-line herbal remedies, supported by a combination of ancient knowledge and modern research. Learn how to harvest, store, and make herbal preparations; use a reference guide to immediately know what herbs to use for which ailments-and learn all about the author's Top 5 Herbs most safe and useful for home medicine, plus 25 more studied and traditionally respected herbs for you to branch out for further learning! Perhaps you are a beginning herbalist just starting out on your own path to education, learning, and healing practice. Or, you are a passionate lover of herbs already, wanting to hone their techniques to the top-rated herbs of today. Either way, with this book you will have both the research and traditional knowledge right here at your fingertips-all so you can effortlessly dig into and navigate the complex world of herbalism, and all the myriad plants you can possibly master. Why you must have this book: * A succinct, compact, and easy-to-read guide that primes the beginner-and informs the expert * Multiple angles on herbal healing: from traditional and modern perspectives together * Over 50 pages that fully prepare you for becoming your own at-home, kitchen herbalist * Outlines only the safest, easy-to-use herbs-with safety recommendations where needed * Learn how to make your own very basic home preparations for your personal health * Understand when and why homemade medicine is better than store-bought supplements * Essential oils, their safety and correct use, as well as the best herbs choices for oils out there * This book will give you the confidence to ultimately take your own health in your own hands, save money, and feel empowered in your own wellness and healing! The benefits you'll receive from 'Homemade Herbal Medicine:' * How to prepare very basic teas, infusions, salves, oils, tinctures, and herbal vinegars * The benefits of the author's 30 favorite herbs, all of which are the most studied and esteemed by traditional folklore, ancient practice, science, and research combined * A wonderful guide of the Most Common Maladies, and the different ways herbs can be used to restore health for each issue * Learn how to handle colds, flus, headaches, anxiety, arthritis pain, skin problems, minor infections, cuts, stomach ailments, fibromyalgia pain, and so much more * The importance of what specific herbs and herbal preparations to use for certain issues-when infusions are better than essential oils, and when tinctures are better than supplements * Learn, most of all, how plants can change your life! Equip yourself with basics, knowledge, and all the how-to's on beginning herbalism. Interested in learning more? Let this book be the guide that changes the way you think and handle health at home!

Author : Francis J. Brinker
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Drug interactions
ISBN : UOM:39015047500312

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Herb Contraindications and Drug Interactions by Francis J. Brinker Pdf

Author : Steven Foster,Christopher Hobbs
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 478 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2002
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 0395838061

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A Field Guide to Western Medicinal Plants and Herbs by Steven Foster,Christopher Hobbs Pdf

Features more than five hundred plants and herbs of North America providing information on their location and medicinal uses.

Author : Michael Murray
Publisher : Bantam
Page : 1088 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2008-11-19
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780307489531

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The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines by Michael Murray Pdf

IF YOU TAKE NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS, HERBS, VITAMINS, AND OTHER NATURAL PRODUCTS, YOU NEED THIS BOOK! Compiled by one of America’s leading authorities on natural medicine, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines answers vital questions about the effectiveness and safety of more than 250 of today’s most popular natural remedies. Dr. Murray's unique A-to-F rating system tells you at a glance whether the product has been scientifically proven to work and if there are risks in taking it. Written in clear, accessible language, here is important information on: • What the product is for, and how it works • Safety and effectiveness rating • Possible side effects • Drug and food interactions • Usual dosage • Cautions and warnings • Special concerns for seniors, children, and pregnant women Up-to-date and authoritative, The Pill Book Guide to Natural Medicines also contains Dr. Murray's recommendations for the prevention and treatment of over 70 common conditions, from acne and atherosclerosis to ulcers and varicose veins. Remember, just because a product is “natural” does not mean it is safe. This important reference can help you make wise choices–or even save your health.

Author : Mitchell Bebel Stargrove,Jonathan Treasure,Dwight L. McKee
Publisher : Elsevier Health Sciences
Page : 961 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-06
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780323029643

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Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions by Mitchell Bebel Stargrove,Jonathan Treasure,Dwight L. McKee Pdf

Presenting detailed, evidence-based coverage of the most commonly encountered therapeutic agents in modern clinical practice, this resource is designed to help you safely and effectively integrate herbal, nutrient, and drug therapy for your patients or clients. Combining pharmaceuticals with herbs or supplements may complement or interfere with a drug's therapeutic action or may increase adverse effects. Additionally, drug-induced depletion of nutrients can occur. Comprehensive clinical data, quick-reference features, and the insight and expertise of trusted authorities help you gain a confident understanding of how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements interact with pharmaceuticals and develop safe, individualized treatment strategies for your patients. More than 60 comprehensive monographs of herb-drug and nutrient-drug interactions cover the most commonly used herbs and nutrients in health-related practice and help you coordinate safe, reliable therapy. Each herb and nutrient monograph features summary tables and concise, practical suggestions that provide quick and easy reference and complement the systematic review and in-depth analysis. References included on the bound-in CD provide high-quality, evidence-based support. Unique icons throughout the text differentiate interactions, evidence, and clinical significance. Up-to-date information keeps you current with the latest developments in pharmacology, nutrition, phytotherapy, biochemistry, genomics, oncology, hematology, naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, and other fields. A diverse team of authoritative experts lends valuable, trans-disciplinary insight.

Author : Iris F. F. Benzie,Sissi Wachtel-Galor
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 500 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2011-03-28
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781439807163

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Herbal Medicine by Iris F. F. Benzie,Sissi Wachtel-Galor Pdf

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