Phytotherapy A Quick Reference to Herbal Medicine
The book: About 30% of all prescriptions issued in the USA, Canada and Europe contain either a herb, a purified extract or an active component derived from herbs. However, medical practitioners are often confused by conflicting information available on the safety and efficacy of herbs; herbal medici...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Berlin, Heidelberg
Springer Berlin Heidelberg
2003, 2003
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| Edition: | 1st ed. 2003 |
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| Collection: | Springer Book Archives -2004 - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
Table of Contents:
- I
- 1 Introduction
- 2 Definitions
- 3 History
- 4 The Complexity of Herbal Medicines
- 5 Are the Herbal Medicines Safe?
- 6 The Herbal Medicines and the Importance of the Scientific Research
- 7 Parts of the Plant to be used, Nomenc1ature, Drug Acquisition and Preservation
- 8 Active Principles
- 9 Therapeutic Overview of Galenical Preparations
- 10 Uses of Herbal Medicines in Specific Situations
- 11 Sources of Herbal Medicine Information
- 12 Herbal Product Regulations
- II
- 13 Plants and the Nervous System
- 14 Plants and the Cardiovascular System
- 15 Plants and Metabolie Diseases
- 16 Plants and the Renal System
- 17 Anti-inflammatory Plants
- 18 Plants and the Respiratory System
- 19 Adaptogenic Plants
- 20 Plants and the Reproductive System
- 21 Plants and the Digestive System
- 22 Plants, Liver and Biliary System
- 23 Plants and the Cutaneous System
- Identification Guide