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

• Other Authors: Dasgupta, Amitava, 1958-, Hammett-Stabler, Catherine A., 1952-
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Hoboken, N.J. : John Wiley & Son, [2011]
• Subjects: 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.

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 o...