Pdr for Herbal Medicines

The new PDR for Herbal Medicines 3rd Edition is the definitive guide to current herbal practices. With more than 700 monographs completely updated with additional interactions and their clinical management, as well as a new section on the most popular nutritional supplements, this edition is the ultimate source for accurate, evidence-based, trustworthy herbal information. A typical monograph includes these critical aspects: * the herb's common name followed by its scientific name * a thorough description of the herb, including medicinal parts (e.g., flower and fruit), unique characteristics, and additional common names and synonyms * a detailed summary of the herb's active compounds and clinical effects * indications and usage - where applicable - under five categories: Commission E Approved; Chinese Medicine; Indian Medicine; Homeopathic; Unproven * clinical research summaries whenever available * drug/herb interactions along with appropriate clinical management * precautions, adverse reactions, and dosage information * a unique bibliography of the literature A comprehensive indexing system lets you locate information quickly and efficiently. * Alphabetical Index * Therapeutic Category Index * Indications Index * Homeopathic Indications Index * Asian Indications Index * Side Effects Index * Drug/Herb Interactions Guide * Safety Guide * Manufacturers Index.Thomson PDR Staff is the author of 'Pdr for Herbal Medicines', published 2004 under ISBN 9781563635120 and ISBN 1563635127.