Product Description

This groundbreaking text is the only comprehensive, thoroughly researched, carefully referenced, up-to-date text on the practice of herbal medicine, written by herbalists who have active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research.

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 reappraised traditional use of herbal remedies andpresent realistic guidelines for modern practice. As a result Principles and Practice if Phytotherapyis a uniquely authoritative guide to applying herbal medicines as serious options for the treatment of some of the most troublesome conditions in the modern clinic. It will be greatly welcomed by those already using these remedies but will also be valued by any medical or healthcare practitioner who has thought about using plant remedies but was looking for a coherent approach that made modern sense.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #136032 in Books
• Published on: 1999-10-25
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 648 pages

From the Publisher
The comprehensive modern textbook on herbal medicine
This is a comprehensive modern textbook of the principles and practice of herbal medicine. The book provides a detailed, practical and researched-based approach to the use of herbal treatments in a wide variety of clinical conditions and problems.

In particular, this textbook and reference 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.

Fully referenced throughout, with more than 4000 citations, this textbook is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy, and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics.

Customer Reviews

Ideal for students of herbal medicine
Easy to use reference book with explanations of the chemistry of herbs (e.g. flavanoids, mucilages). Also descriptions of the hebal groups (e.g. hepatics, antitussives) and a detailed, materia medica with descrition of herb, uses, traditional uses, indications, contra-indications and latest research. Minor gripes: the number of herbs covered is limited, though he does cover the most commonly used and the author is perhaps too cautious in his recommendations. Much more detailed than books aimed at the lay person ~ a very useful study reference!