Herbal Medicines: A Guide for Health Care Profesionals

Barnes, Joanne; Anderson, Linda A.; Phillipson, J. David; Barnes, Jo Anne

ISBN 10: 0853694745 ISBN 13: 9780853694748

Publisher: THE PHARMACEUTICAL PRESS, 2002

Synopsis

A general disillusionment with conventional medicines, coupled with the desire for a "natural" life style has resulted in an increasing utilization of complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) across the developed world. The global market for herbal products has grown rapidly in the past decade, yet the majority are not assessed for their quality, safety and efficacy. This completely revised and updated edition of Herbal Medicines aims to answer the questions raised for the healthcare professional by providing scientifically rigorous, impartial information on medicinal herbs. It contains: informs on quality, safety and efficacy; offersan overview of UK and European leglisation concerning herbal products; offers an account and examples ofthe scientific methods for investigating the chemical constituents of herbs and for determining their biological activities; deals with 148 herbs commonly present in herbal remedies sold by pharmacies in the UK; enables the healthcare professional to advise the public on the rational and safe use of medicines; and presents various appendices grouping together herbs with specific actions highlighting potential interactions with conventional medicine.

About this title

From the Back Cover:

Herbal medicines are increasing in popularity in the developed world. However, the majority of products are not assessed for their quality, safety and efficacy. This extensively revised and updated edition of Herbal Medicines answers the questions many healthcare professionals have, with scientifically rigorous, impartial information on medicinal herbs sold in UK pharmacies. This edition: ? Provides an overview of UK and European legislation concerning herbal products ? In 148 monographs, details the phytochemical, pharmacological and clinical aspects of each herb ? Includes new herbs: Bilberry, Cat's claw, Cranberry, Ephedra, Java Tea, Melissa and Milk thistle ? Enables the healthcare professional to advise the public on the rational and safe use of medicines ? Contains appendices that group herbs by their specific actions, and highlights potential interactions with conventional medicine Herbal Medicines is an invaluable reference text for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals dealing with herbs used for medical treatment. Joanne Barnes is a Research Fellow at the Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, School of Pharmacy, University of London; Linda A Anderson is Principal Pharmaceutical Officer at the Medicines Control Agency, London; J David Phillipson is Emeritus Professor at the Centre for Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy, School of Pharmacy, University of London

About this edition

• Publisher: THE PHARMACEUTICAL PRESS
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0853694745
• ISBN 13: 9780853694748
• Binding: Textbook Binding
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 296