55 Most Common Medicinal Herbs by Heather Boon

55 Most Common Medicinal Herbs by Heather Boon

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55 Most Common Medicinal Herbs by Heather Boon

The most current scientific information on medicinal herbs.

Written by two leading pharmacists, this clinical reference provides reliable and authoritative information on the most popular medical herbs, which are easily found in a pharmacy or health food store. A botanical description and an analysis of the medicinal qualities of each herb accompany complete details of the preventative and therapeutic values for health conditions ranging from allergies and arthritis to menopause and more.

Special attention is paid to safety, potential adverse effects and possible drug interactions. Presented in a user-friendly format, each entry combines the most current research with reliable dosage recommendations. This all-new edition features five additional herbs -- ashwagandha, bitter orange, hoodia, oregano and red clover -- and extensively revised text and layouts.

Features include:

  • Thumbnail sketches of each herb
  • Quick-reference guides that match health conditions with herbal treatment options
  • Explanations of pertinent FDA regulations
  • A glossary of botanical medical terms and an extensive index.
  • This outstanding guidebook to medicinal herbs is ideal for data-hungry consumers and health care professionals.

    Boon, Heather: - Dr. Heather Boon, BScPhm, PhD and Michael Smith, BPharm, MRPharmS, ND
    SKU Unavailable
    ISBN 13 9780778802150
    ISBN 10 0778802159
    Title 55 Most Common Medicinal Herbs
    Author Heather Boon
    Condition Unavailable
    Binding Type Paperback
    Publisher Robert Rose Inc
    Year published 2009-01-01
    Number of pages 388
    Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.