Mosby's handbook of herbs and natural supplements /
Linda Skidmore-Roth
- Second edition.
- St. Louis, Missouri : Mosby Elsevier, c2004
- iii, 1073 pages ; 20 cm.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
"Packed with easy-to-find, essential facts on herbal supplements, Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements, Third Edition is a must-have for any clinician. It provides detailed information on 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements - including 18 that are new to this edition. All product descriptions are reliable and user-friendly, so you and your clients can make intelligent, informed decisions." "Each profile features: common name and scientific name; origin; uses; dosages; precautionary information including contraindications and side effects; interactions with drugs, food, and other herbs; client considerations when assessing use; pharmacology, with pharmacokinetics and chemical components; actions; and references for further research."--Jacket