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Herbal Medicinals: A Clinician's Guide

Author: Miller, Lucinda

Book News, Inc.
Overviews how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements (nutriceuticals) work, how they interact with conventional medicines, and their legal and regulatory history in the US, then offers information and case studies on the use of herbs and nutriceuticals in conditions such as depression, cancer, substance abuse, and colds and flu. Discusses homeopathy versus herbal remedies, looks at renal and hepatic effects of herbs, and examines specific toxicological considerations of selected herbal products. Summary pearls at the end of each chapter allow for quick and easy reference. -- Copyright © 1999 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR All rights reserved --This text refers to the hardcover edition of this title

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"...a case-based approach to clinical considerations within the disease state of specific conditions for the use of alternative medicines...covers renal implications, hepatic effects, & psychiatric considerations of herbal remedies."

From The Publisher
The use of alternative medicines, including herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, is on the rise. The usage of such alternative medications is usually in conjunction with conventional medicine. Now, with Herbal Medicinals as your guide, you can gain an understanding of herbal remedies and how they interact, favorably and unfavorably, with conventional medicines. This new understanding will allow you to give your patients proven advice that keeps them safe while they strive for improved health.

The case-based approach in Herbal Medicinals leads you through clinical considerations within the disease state of specific conditions that should prompt you, as a clinician, to address your patients concerning the use or potential use of alternative medicines. You'll find this approach provides an unprecedented combination of clinicians and basic scientists integrating their knowledge for the betterment of patient care. Specifically, you'll learn more about:
-- renal implications of herbal remedies
-- hepatic effects of herbal remedies
-- herbs used for fever, influenza, and the common cold
-- use of herbs for gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, oncology, and dermatology
-- beneficial and adverse effects of herbs on hypertension and hyperlipidemia
-- psychiatric considerations of herb use (e.g., in depression, anxiety)

In addition, you'll learn about herb use among substance abusers, the toxicologic considerations of herb use, and regulatory issues concerning herb use. Each chapter in Herbal Medicinals immerses you in cases that illustrate how the presented information can be used in tile clinical setting.Summary "pearls" at the end of each chapter allow you quick and easy reference that saves you time.

You'll turn to your copy of Herbal Medicinals time and again to find the information you need to meet your patients' many medicinal preferences and needs.

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From Booknews 
Overviews how herbal remedies and nutritional supplements (nutriceuticals) work, how they interact with conventional medicines, and their legal and regulatory history in the US, then offers information and case studies on the use of herbs and nutriceuticals in conditions such as depression, cancer, substance abuse, and colds and flu. Discusses homeopathy versus herbal remedies, looks at renal and hepatic effects of herbs, and examines specific toxicological considerations of selected herbal products. Summary pearls at the end of each chapter allow for quick and easy reference. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
 



Table of Contents
About the Editors
Contributors
Foreword
Ch. 1Herbal Medications Interface with Conventional Medicine: An Overview1
Ch. 2Renal Implications of Herbal Remedies9
Ch. 3Hepatic Effects of Herbal Remedies37
Ch. 4Herbal Medicines for Colds and Flu65
Ch. 5Herbal Medications for Gastrointestinal Problems79
Ch. 6Herbal Medications and Nutraceuticals Used to Treat Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis95
Ch. 7Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Diabetes115
Ch. 8Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Hypertension135
Ch. 9Nutraceuticals for Management of Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis163
Ch. 10Asthma: A Review of Diagnostic, Pharmacotherapeutic, and Herbal Issues189
Ch. 11Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Anxiety and Depression205
Ch. 12Herbal Medicine and Substance Abuse227
Ch. 13Common Herbal Products Used in Cancer Prevention and Treatment237
Ch. 14Herbal Medicinals for Dermatologic Uses253
Ch. 15Gynecological and Obstetric Concerns Regarding Herbal Medicinal Use279
Ch. 16Specific Toxicological Considerations of Selected Herbal Products307
Ch. 17The History of Herbs in the United States: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives325
Index355


ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Affiliation
MILLER, Lucinda G., PharmD, BCPS, ed. (Fmr Asst Prof., Baylor Coll. of Med., Houston)

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