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Herbal Medicines

Publication Year:
2013
Edition:
4th
Author:
Barnes, J.; Anderson, L.A.; Phillipson, J.D.
Publisher:
Pharmaceutical Press
ISBN:
978-0-85-711035-0
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
99
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Provides a comprehensive single source of scientifically rigorous, impartial information on 180 of the most commonly used herbal medicinal products.

This fourth edition includes extensive revision of over 20 monographs and the addition of 28 new monographs. All Pharmacopeial information has been fully updated and restructured across the publication.

Herbal medicinal products are increasing in popularity in the developed world and continue to be an important healthcare approach in developing countries. However, alongside the widespread use of herbal medicines, there are many concerns about their quality, safety and efficacy. Features of this updated third edition include:
  • Full color throughout, with chemical structures and photographs of the plant and crude drug material
  • 180 monographs, comprehensively referenced, detailing phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical aspects of each herb (uses, dosage, evidence of efficacy, adverse effects, contraindications, use in pregnancy and lactation, drug interactions, etc.)
  • New monographs on butterbur (Petasites hybridus), greater celandine (Chelidonium maj
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Platform:
OvidSP
Publisher:
Pharmaceutical Press
Product Type:
Book
Author:
Barnes, J.; Anderson, L.A.; Phillipson, J.D.
ISBN:
978-0-85-711035-0
Specialty:
  • Pharmacy
  • Alternative & Complementary Medicine
  • Pharmacology
Language:
English
Edition:
4th
Pages:
928
Publication Year:
2013
Doody's Star Rating®:
Score:
99
Doody Core Title Score:
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