This handy reference provides quick information on herbs and supplements--including 85 herbs, 80 supplements, and 75 conditions. Extremely thorough, it offers reliable references and a unique system that rates the current knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment. Content is consistently structured and features an Appendix on Clinically Tested Brands at the end of the book.A logical and consistent organization enables the reader to quickly consult the efficacy of herbal use to treat a specific condition.Evidence-based content includes a unique system that rates the current, scientific knowledge of therapeutic efficacy for each herb/supplement used in a particular treatment.Helpful Appendix describes clinically tested brands.References do not rely heavily on one source.
Amazon Sales Rank: #1574126 in Books Published on: 2002-10-15 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 1280 pages
Review Mah Hussain-Gambles, University of Leeds, July 2004"This covenient, pocket-sized handbook provides an ideal tool for quickly gauging the clinical evidence behind a wide range of natural therapies, and enables a rapid assessment of the strength and validity of such evidence. It focuses on the issues most relevant to actual clinical practice, safety and identification of the natural products patients may be using."James Barlow, Irish Pharmacy Journal, January 2005"The fact that it lists both US and European formulations that have undergone clinical testing is an additional useful and practice feature. In summary, this text is in fact a comprehensive summary of available herbs and supplements."
Most helpful customer reviews 12 of 12 people found the following review helpful. Very Scientific & Yet Down to Earth By D. Cassell About a year ago I bought this book & I can honestly say it's one of my most used books. It's very scientific & yet you don't have to be a rocket scientist to figure out what it is saying. The first part of the book deals with different disorders such as ADHD, Diabetes, Hepatitis, Arthritis, & much more. Under the different disorders it gives different examples of what people have tried to treat them with. Then it proceeds to different scientific tests that either proves or disproves the treatment. The second part of the book deals with herbs & their therapeutic uses. Again here different uses & tests are provided for each herb. This book also discussed dosage recommendations, safety issues, drug interactions, & great references to other material. Overall this is a very useful book. The copy that I purchased contains over 1,000 pages & it covers everything from migraine headaches to the various vitamins. I recommend this book not only to the med student but to the average person just wanting useful & real information about herbs and their therapeutic uses. 0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Useful Herb book in a Traditional Medical Office By Michael L. Loren This book is a useful tool for traditional physicians. Many of our patients are wondering what else is there to use without using "medicine". The book rates various alternative therapies as 3+ evidence based, vs 0 or -1 as no evidence based. There is also some info on toxicity and drug reactions. The book has individual sections on various medical conditions such as Hepatitis and what alternatives are available with the rating system. There is also specific info on the products including dosage, and route of administration. This books seems more user friendly compared to the PDR version on herbals. See all 2 customer reviews...
Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Supplements and Their Therapeutic Uses
Secrets of Supplements: The Good, The Bad, The Totally Terrific
Secrets of Supplements, researched and co-written by a nurse and a professor, provides entertaining and easy-to-read, common-sense explanations of the science behind good nutrition and food supplements. Importantly, the authors give you Ten Terrific Questions you need to ask of every supplement manufacturer you consider buying from. Secrets of Supplements is for those tired of false claims, advertising hype, and conflicting nutritional advice, especially concerning soil, fats, vitamins, and minerals..
Amazon Sales Rank: #619761 in eBooks Published on: 2011-02-08 Released on: 2011-02-08 Format: Kindle eBook Number of items: 1
Nutraceuticals: The Complete Encyclopedia of Supplements, Herbs, Vitamins, and Healing Foods
Each year millions of consumers spend billions of dollars on complementary health care products-vitamins, minerals, herbs, and other supplements as well as "healing" foods to maintain and improve their well-being.For the first time in one volume, a comprehensive range of nutraceuticals is examined by a professional organization dedicated to applying the rigorous standards of conventional medicine to natural and alternative practices.Based on the most recent scientific research, this encyclopedia combines the wisdom of conventional and alternative medicine to help readers choose and use the nutraceuticals best suited to their individual needs-and make informed decisions about their health.
Amazon Sales Rank: #699000 in Books Published on: 2001-01 Released on: 2001-01-09 Original language: English Number of items: 1 Binding: Paperback 669 pages
From Booklist The term nutraceutical refers to components of foods or dietary supplements with medicinal or therapeutic effects. The increasing acceptance of alternative, complementary, and integrative medicine means that people need information about these substances. Because the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate them, there are no standards for manufacturing and efficacy, so the quality varies widely.Nutraceuticals provides accurate information about the use of these preparations. After a brief historical introduction, information appears in three sections. The "Directory of Nutraceuticals" is an alphabetical list of diseases and conditions. Each entry includes a description of the condition, its symptoms, conventional treatments, and nutraceuticals that may be useful. Sidebars list myths and facts and strategies for relief. The editors, physicians who practice integrative medicine, encourage readers to consult their doctors about the best treatment for their ailments.The next section, "Top 200 Nutraceuticals," lists the most popular vitamins, minerals, nutritional supplements, and botanicals. Each is defined, and the specific entries provide the recommended daily allowance by age group, why the substance is needed, therapeutic uses and dosages, signs of deficiency and overdose, and the best dietary sources. The history of the substance and cautions for use also appear. Entries for supplements tell users what to look for when choosing one and offer information about evidence for efficacy and potential problems. There are also charts with brief information about useful but less common botanicals and dangerous botanicals. "Nutraceuticals in Practice" provides chapters related to women's and men's health problems and aging.Nutraceuticals is a very useful resource for public, academic, and medical libraries because it provides current, accurate information about widely used substances that are not well studied. Lay readers will find it easy to understand. It is less technical than the PDR for Herbal Medicine (2d ed., Medical Economics, 2000) and inexpensive, so librarians will be able to purchase both reference and circulating copies. RBBCopyright © American Library Association. All rights reserved About the Author Arthur J. Roberts, M.D., is the co-chairman of the American Nutraceuticals Association; the Founder, President and CEO of Integrated Community Wellness, Inc.; and the Director of the Jersey Shore Heart Institute. Dr. Roberts was trained as a surgeon and cardiac specialist at Yale-New Haven Hospital, the National Institute of Health, and the New York Cornell Hospital. He has held a variety of teaching and research positions including Temple University and Boston University Medical Center.Genelle Subak-Sharpe is an editorial consultant and book packager whose company, G.S. Sharpe, has produced such notable health reference books as The Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons Complete Home Medical Guide and The Yale University School of Medicine Patient's Guide to Medical Tests.