Herbal supplements : efficacy, toxicity, interactions with western drugs and effects on clinical laboratory tests /

• Άλλοι συγγραφείς: Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958-, Hammett-Stabler, Catherine A., 1952-
• Μορφή: Ηλ. βιβλίο
• Γλώσσα: English
• Έκδοση: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Son, [2011]
• Θέματα: Herbs > Toxicology.; Herbs > Therapeutic use.; Drug-herb interactions.; Medicine.; Pharmacy.; HEALTH & FITNESS > Herbal Medications.; Plants, Medicinal > chemistry.; Plants, Medicinal > toxicity.; Dietary Supplements > toxicity.; Herb-Drug Interactions.; Pathology, Clinical > methods.; Phytotherapy > adverse effects.; Electronic books.
• Φυσική περιγραφή: 1 online resource (xiv, 470 pages) : illustrations
• Βιβλιογραφία: Includes bibliographical references and index.
• ISBN: 9780470910092; 0470910097; 9780470910108; 0470910100; 1282883704; 9781282883703
• DOI: 10.1002/9780470910108

This book focuses on efficacy, toxicity, drug interactions, and abnormal clinical laboratory tests resulting from the use of herbal remedies. Although a few herbal remedies are safe and have efficacy (for example saw palmetto), many herbal remedies are toxic. This book guides in the interpretation of abnormal test results in otherwise healthy subjects due to use of herbal remedies. Chapters focus on interactions between herbals and pharmaceuticals, sources of contamination in herbal supplements, and analytical techniques used in the investigation of herbal remedies.