Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine

By Irwin Ziment, Michael Rotblatt, Rotblat

Book Overview

464 pagesPotentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value A "report card" format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant informationHerbs are graded, with grades determined by usefulness, effectiveness, availability, and safetyHandbook size-can be carried in lab coatAnalyses-based on controlled studies, or meta-analyses or systematic reviews of the primary literatureSections of each report card include: Uses; Pharmacology; Clinical Trials; Adverse Effects; Preparations and Dose; Contraindications, Interactions, and Warnings; Conclusion and Recommendations; ReferencesAn appendix lists and reviews other herbal medicine information resources Nonherbal dietary supplements also are addressed in a separate section.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1560534478
• ISBN13: 9781560534471
• Release Date: October 2001
• Publisher: Hanley & Belfus
• Length: 464 Pages
• Weight: 1.05 lbs.
• Dimensions: 8.0" x 1.0" x 4.8"