The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines
Editorial Reviews
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With an endorsement from Dr. Andrew Weil, you know this book is going to be good. And it's about time that an authoritative book like this was written; it'll come in handy for consumers who are bewildered by the lack of labeling on the hundreds of supplements available, as well as doctors and pharmacists, who likely learned nothing about these remedies in school.
The American Pharmaceutical Association (APhA) has listed more than 200 herbs--and some supplements, like DHEA, zinc, and Coenzyme Q10--alphabetically. Many herbs are illustrated. Each listing includes the following:
Dr. Weil points out that while the majority of prescription drugs were derived from botanicals, the lack of standardization in the U.S. supplement industry poses a hazard. For example, extract of feverfew has been shown to be effective in treating migraine in England, but the feverfew on the U.S. market may or may not be English feverfew, and therefore may or may not be as effective. The essential "Do's and Don'ts for Wise Consumers" gives tips on choosing the best brand of herbs, and the quick indices (one listed by symptoms and the herbs recommended for treatment, and one listing the herbs and the ailments they're used for) make it easy to familiarize yourself with the many herbs available. Highly recommended. --Erica Jorgensen
Book Description
...an in-depth evaluation of the effectiveness of natural remedies based on the results of rigorous scientific studies...covers administration, side effects, dangers, proven effectiveness, common uses, and much more.
The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines
The American Pharmaceutical Association Practical Guide to Natural Medicines,Andrea Peirce,William Morrow,0688161510,091725871426,Consumer Health,Diet / Health / Fitness,Diet Therapy,Dietary supplements,General,Health & Fitness,Health/Fitness,Herbal Medications,Herbs,Medical Botany,Naturopathy,Pharmacy,Reference,Therapeutic use,Health & Fitness / Herbal Medications
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