Phytopharmacy : an evidence-based guide to herbal medical products /

• Main Authors: Edwards, Sarah E. (Author), Rocha, Ines (Author), Williamson, Elizabeth M. (Author), Heinrich, Michael, 1957 July 4- (Author)
• Format: eBook
• Language: English
• Published: Chichester, West Sussex, UK ; Hoboken, NJ : Wiley Blackwell, 2015.
• Subjects: Herbs > Therapeutic use.; Evidence-based medicine.; Plant Preparations > pharmacology.; Evidence-Based Practice.; Phytotherapy.; Plant Preparations > therapeutic use.; MEDICAL > Pharmacology.; Electronic books.

Healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and nurses, are often confronted with patients who use over-the-counter (OTC) herbal medicinal products and food supplements. While taking responsibility for one's own health and treatment options is encouraged, many patients use these pr...

Table of Contents:

• Title Page; Copyright; Table of Contents; Preface; Introduction; Definitions, the market and the legal position; References; The Evidence Base for Herbal Medicines; References; How to use; Açaí: Euterpe oleracea Mart; Family; Other common names; Botanical drug used; Main chemical compounds; Clinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Aloe Vera (Gel): Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., A. arborescens Mill. and other Aloe spp; Synonym; Family; Other common names; Drug name.
• Botanical drug usedMain chemical compounds; Clinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Arnica: Arnica montana L; Synonyms; Family; Other common names; Drug name; Botanical drug used; Main chemical compounds; Clinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Artichoke: Cynara cardunculus L; Synonym; Family; Other common names; Drug name; Botanical drug used.
• Main chemical compoundsClinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Ashwagandha: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal; Synonyms; Family; Other common names; Drug name; Botanical drug used; Main chemical compounds; Clinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Asparagus: Asparagus officinalis L; Synonyms; Family; Other common names; Drug name; Botanical drug used.
• Main chemical compoundsClinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Astragalus: Astragalus mongholicus Bunge; Synonyms; Family; Other common names; Drug name; Botanical drug used; Main chemical compounds; Clinical Evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Baobab: Adansonia digitata L; Synonyms; Family; Other common names; Botanical drug used.
• Main chemical compoundsClinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Bearberry: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng; Synonyms; Family; Other common name; Drug name; Botanical drug used; Main chemical compounds; Clinical evidence; Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action; Interactions; Contraindications; Adverse effects; Dosage; General plant information; References; Bilberry; Blueberry: Vaccinium myrtillus L.; V. angustifolium Aiton, V. corymbosum L; Family.