Hypericum: The genus Hypericum (Medicinal and Aromatic Plants - Industrial Profiles, 31) - Softcover

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0367395533 ISBN 13: 9780367395537

Publisher: CRC Press, 2019

Synopsis

St. John's wort (Hypericum perforatum) is one of the best-selling herbal medicines in the world. For that reason, research into all aspects of St. John's wort continues to intensify. Hypericum: The Genus Hypericum summarizes the current knowledge on a wide range of issues, such as botany, plant infections, cultivation, manufacturing, standardization, quality control, biochemistry, pharmacology and clinical application. This landmark book tackles issues not previously addressed, such as selection of the pharmacologically active compounds, application for severe depression, mechanisms of action, long-term effects and risks, marketing issues (dietary supplements or drugs), and comparison to synthetic drugs for the same indications. Containing many updated references, Hypericum will be of immense value to those involved in industry and academia alike, including researchers, producers, processors, importers and end users.

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Edzard Ernst

Edition details

• Publisher: CRC Press
• Publication date: 2019
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0367395533
• ISBN 13: 9780367395537
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 256
• Editor: Ernst Edzard