Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine (Paperback)

by Michael Rotblatt (Author), Irwin Ziment (Author)

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Review
"This reference affords the clinician an evidence-based evaluation of 65 common herbal remedies.Each entry provides a history of the herb's use;an explanation of its pharmacology;an overview of the clinical trial evidence with respect to effiacy,adverse effects,and interactions;and dosage information." (Ziment,Rotblatt M.)

Product Description
(Hanley & Belfus) Univ. of California, Los Angeles. Offers an overview of the high-quality data now available from clinical trials. Summary format and herb ratings present a practical, at-your-fingertips text. Softcover. DNLM: Medicine, Herbal

Product Details

• Paperback: 464 pages
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus; 1st edition (October 12, 2001)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1560534478
• ISBN-13: 978-1560534471
• Product Dimensions: 12.5 x 8.2 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,049,943 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Reference for Health Care Providers, August 14, 2008

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Table of Contents:


Intro to Herbal Medicine:
Evidence-based herbal medicine
Herbal Practices in the U.S.
Quality Assurance and Choosing a Brand or Product
Understanding Herbal Dosage Forms
Chemistry of Herbal Medicines
Herb-Drug Interactions: Reported Versus Potential Effects

Herb Evaluations:
Evaluations of 65 Selected Herbs [selected list] (Chamomile, Black Currant and Borage Oil, Bilberry, Coenzyme Q10, Echinacea, Ephedra, Capsicum Peppers, Chaste Tree, Mints, American Ginseng, Melatonin, Aloe Gel, Evening Primrose Oil, Comfrey, Dong Quai, Coltsfoot, Devil's Claw, Billberry, Black Cohash, Lemon Balm, Lobelia, Hawthorn, Gotu Kola, Licorice, Lobelia, Siberian Ginseng, Tea Tree Oil, Turmeric, Valerian, Uva Ursi, Willow, Yarrow, Yucca, Glucosamine, Kava, Garlic, Feverfew, Elderberry, Feverfew, Mullein, MSM, Ivy, Milk Thistle, Nettle, Tea Tree Oil, Turmeric, Saw Palmetto, Papaya, Passion Flower, Pygeum, Ginger, Red Clover, and more

* Herbal Medicines Categorized by Levels of Evidence and Indications

* Chinese Herbs
* Aryuvedic Herbs
* Mexican Herbs

* Aromatherapy
* The Placebo Effect and Herbs

* Resources for Herbal Medicine Information