Principles and practice of phytotherapy : modern herbal medicine / Simon Mills, Kerry Bone ; forewords by Desmond Corrigan, James A. Duke, Jonathan V. Wright.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Mills, Simon.

Contributor:

Bone, Kerry.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Herbs--Therapeutic use.

Herbs.

Materia medica, Vegetable.

Herbal Medicine.

Plants, Medicinal.

Medical Subjects:

Herbal Medicine.

Plants, Medicinal.

Local Subjects:

Materia medica, Vegetable.

Physical Description:

xx, 643 pages : illustrations ; 26 cm

Place of Publication:

Edinburgh ; New York : Churchill Livingstone, 2000.

Summary:

This book provides a detailed, practical and, where possible, research-based rationale for the use of herbal treatments in a wide variety of clinical conditions and problems. Through the filter of current scientific literature, the authors have reevaluated traditional use of herbal remedies and present realistic guidelines for modern practice. A uniquely authoritative guide to applying herbal medicines as serious options for the treatment of some of the most troublesome conditions seen today. In particular, this book gives: * A clear description of the principles and foundations for the practice of phytotherapy * In-depth and detailed profiles of over 45 herbs, reviewing pharmacology, research, and traditional use * Therapeutics for actual disease states, supported by case histories *Coverage of challenging issues such as dosage, safety, and drug-herb interactions

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and indexes.

ISBN:

0443060169

OCLC:

42039788