Rational Phytotherapy: A Physicians' Guide to Herbal Medicine (Hardcover)

~ Volker Schulz (Author), Rudolf Hänsel (Author), Varro E. Tyler (Author), T.C. Telger (Translator) "From a historical perspective, the production of medicines and the pharmacologic treatment of diseases began with the use of herbs..." (more)
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This book is a practice-oriented introduction into phytotherapy. Methodically classified by organic systems and fields of application, it offers a quick insight into dosage, form of application and effects of the most important herbal remedies. Only those herbal remedies that are of pharmacological and clinical efficiency have been considered. The authors are highly experienced in the field of postgraduate medical education and, with this work, present an indispensable reference book for the medical practice.All practitioners and pharmacists interested in the treatment with herbal remedies should have this book at their disposal.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 383 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 4th fully rev. and expanded ed. edition (November 10, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 3540670963
• ISBN-13: 978-3540670964
• Product Dimensions: 9.6 x 6.3 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #249,707 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely magnificent guide to herbal medicine!, January 23, 1999

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This review is from: Rational Phytotherapy: A Physician's Guide to Herbal Medicine (Hardcover)

I am completely enthralled by this wonderful volume. Rational Phytotherapy discusses general information about the pharmaceutical aspects of phytotherapy, and specific information about the pharmacokinetic and pharmacodymic effects of herbal medicines. There are references galore, although relatively few, as Dr. Tyler points out, are listed in Medline; many are from the German literature. Any health care professional who is just starting to learn about herbal medicines, either for personal interest, or to assist interested patients, must have this book. (I only wish I could use underlining, italics, sound, etc. to convey how helpful this book has already been to me.) I wish I could give it a zillion stars!