Phytopharmacy: An Evidence-Based Guide to Herbal Medicinal Products
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| Rating | : | 4.89 (764 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1118543564 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 414 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-04-08 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
Evidence-based, but also a bit too concise Important points: As the authors state, this is A Handbook of Herbal Medicines for the Practitioner and the Expert Patient. If you are either of those, you will likely find this book helpful. It's written in language not too burdensome for the lay public, yet it doesn't oversimplify science to a degree insulting to someone who has earned an education in the field. Many passages end with something along the lines of "more research is needed"; while scientists are accu
Information provided in each monograph includes:• Indications• Summary and appraisal of clinical and pre-clinical evidence• Potential interactions• Contraindications• Possible adverse effectsAn overview of the current regulatory framework is also outlined, notably the EU Traditional Herbal Medicinal Products Directive. Monographs are included of most of the major herbal ingredients found in THRs, and also some plant-basedfood supplements, which while not strictly medicines, may also have the potential to exert a physiological effect.. There is a clear need to offer balanced, well-informed advice to patients, yet a number of studies have shown that, generally, conventionally trained health practitioners consider their knowledge about herbal medicinal products and supplements to be weak.Phytopharmacy fills this knowledge gap, and is intended for use by the busy pharmacist, nurse, or doctor, as well as the ‘expert patient’ and students of pharmacy and herbal medicine. While taking responsibility for one’s own health and treatment options is encouraged, many patients use these products based on limited (and sometimes inaccurate) information from non-scientific sources, such as the popular press and internet. Healthcare professionals, including doctors, pharmacists and nurses, are often confronted with patients who use over-the-counter (OTC) h
Sarah E Edwards UCL School of Pharmacy, UKInês da Costa Rocha UCL School of Pharmacy, UKElizabeth M Williamson School of Pharmacy, University of Reading, UKMichael Heinrich UCL School of Pharmacy, UK
“Without doubt, a copy of this book should be in every GP surgery and pharmacy.” (Chemistry & Industry, 17 November 2015)