Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach [Spiral-bound]

Merrily A. Kuhn (Author), David Winston (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0781726433 | ISBN-13: 978-0781726436 | Publication Date: April 25, 2001

This unique, portable clinical reference provides easily-accessible and clinically relevant monographs of herbs, spices, and aromatherapy oils for use by health care providers. The monographs, similar to those presented in nurses' drug handbooks, contain information on the health risks of taking these substances with over-the-counter and prescription drugs, a behavior that is increasing among the general public. Assessment guidelines help providers monitor side effects, toxicity, and drug-herb/drug-spice interaction. Specifics of monographs include action, current use, pharmacokinetics, toxicity, contraindications, side effects, long term safety, use in pregnancy/lactation and use for children. Appendices provide drug-herb interaction tables, contraindicated herbs, a listing of 'do not take together' herbs, and a listing by use/indication. Each monograph includes line drawings of each herb, and extensive reference and research listings.

Product Details

• Spiral-bound: 448 pages
• Publisher: Lippincott Williams & Wilkins (April 25, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0781726433
• ISBN-13: 978-0781726436
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 4.6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 6.4 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #610,035 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Herbal Therapy for Health Care Providers, September 7, 2001

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C. Holt "spiritual healer" (Alta Loma, CA USA) - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach (Spiral-bound)

An excellent reference book. I have met David Winston and find him to be a brilliant researcher, writer, and speaker. Any doctor's office or nurse will find this book helpful to answer patient's and their own questions about herbal medicine and it's place along side allopathic care.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent research, study, and reference guide..., June 6, 2006

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Michael L. Sox "lover of all things Gaian" (Atlanta, GA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach (Spiral-bound)

I have not had the pleasure of meeting Merrily Kuhn, but I have met David Winston on a few occasions and will say that this book is a treasure. Concise, but detailed it contains explanations and information on current use, traditional use, nutritional ingredients, bio-chemical constituents, dosage and administration, preparation, toxicity, contraindications, side effects, long-term safety, pregnancy/childhood risk, special notes, and references for most herbs and nutrients in use today. It does assume a knowledge of bio-chemistry for constituents, but it is not necessary to use since every constituents is listed with its action if known. I would consider this a necessary addition to any herbal/nutritional/naturopathic study program as it has been a valuable aid in my own understanding and study for my Doctorate in Naturopathy. This book gives a simple,but solid foundation (especially with the bibliography) that can help to give scientific roots to the wonderful healing art of herbalism and deepen anyone's knowledge who wishes to further their study of herbs.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars There is a second edition now, December 20, 2007

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Karen Vaughan "Herblady" (Park Slope, Brooklyn, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach (Spiral-bound)

The second edition, under a revised title, Winston & Kuhn's Herbal Therapy and Supplements: A Scientific and Traditional Approach is available, with more monographs and updated research. This Amazon listing isn't clear that it is the first and not second edition.