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- Condition
- Publication Date
- 2008-09-01
- Pages
- 188
- ISBN
- 9780313350092
- Subject Area
- Health & Fitness, Science
- Publication Name
- Introduction to Botanical Medicines : History, Science, Uses, and Dangers
- Publisher
- Bloomsbury Publishing USA
- Item Length
- 9.2 in
- Subject
- Life Sciences / Botany, Naturopathy, General, Herbal Medications
- Publication Year
- 2008
- Series
- The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living Ser.
- Type
- Textbook
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 0.5 in
- Item Weight
- 16.7 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.1 in
- Number of Pages
- 208 Pages
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For those who want to make educated decisions about whether, and when, to use natural products, this text explains the most current scientific evidence of the roles that plants can play in our health: how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease. Since antiquity, humans have used botanicals to treat various conditions affecting their organ systems, and this book is built around explaining which plants may be used for major ailments affecting the various systems. The increasing availability of botanicals on the market, intended to be used as dietary supplements for health, has been fueled by the public's demand for a more natural approach to healthcare. Unfortunately, much of the information fed to the public on alternatives is based on anecdotal evidence (case stories), the advice of friends, or media features that often do not stand up to standards for scientific evidence. In this book Al-Achi explains current research and science that exists - or remains lacking - for the various botanicals as healthcare products. He also details the potential misuse and the dangers of some herbal formulas. Photographs of 62 medicinal plants are included. For those who want to make educated decisions whether, and when, to use natural products, this text explains the most current scientific evidence of the roles that plants can play in our health: how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease. Since antiquity, humans have used botanicals to treat various conditions affecting their organ systems, and this book is built around explaining which plants may be used for major ailments affecting the various systems. The increasing availability of botanicals on the market, intended to be used as dietary supplements for health, has been fueled by the public's demand for a more natural approach to healthcare. Unfortunately, much of the information fed to the public on alternatives is based on anecdotal evidence (case studies), the advice of friends, or media features that often do not stand up to standards for scientific evidence. In this book, Al-Achi explains current research and science that exists - or remains lacking - for the various botanicals as healthcare products. He also details the potential misuse and the dangers of some herbal formulas. Photographs of 62 medicinal plants are included. Because of its evidentiary approach, this book may serve also as a text for introductory college courses in the field of botanical medicine, or as a supplemental general text for an alternative and complementary medicine course. The history leading to the use of botanicals in healthcare is described, as are botanicals used in the treatment of cancer, cardiovascular disease, endocrine system disorders such as diabetes, gastrointestinal problems, men's and women's specific disorders, infections, chronic pain, psychological disorders such as anxiety and depression, and other health issues.
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Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing USA
ISBN-10
0313350094
ISBN-13
9780313350092
eBay Product ID (ePID)
66574995
Product Key Features
Number of Pages
208 Pages
Language
English
Publication Name
Introduction to Botanical Medicines : History, Science, Uses, and Dangers
Publication Year
2008
Subject
Life Sciences / Botany, Naturopathy, General, Herbal Medications
Type
Textbook
Subject Area
Health & Fitness, Science
Series
The Praeger Series on Contemporary Health and Living Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
0.5 in
Item Weight
16.7 Oz
Item Length
9.2 in
Item Width
6.1 in
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2008-019908
Dewey Edition
22
Reviews
"A highly respected educator in the field of pharmaceuticals, author Antoine Al-Achi analyzes these gifts of nature, explaining the most recent research and scientific evidence on their efficiency in the treatment of major diseases. He points out the misuse and dangers of some herbals, cautioning, too, that the purity of some may be compromised with fatal results. Providing an introduction to the field of botanical medicine, this publication is highly recommended to all interested in dietary supplements as well as patients considering complimentary and alternative medicines to conventional drugs." -- Chicago Botanic Garden "Al-Achi (pharmacy, Campbell Univ.) has compiled a wealth of evidence-based information on the effects of botanical preparations on in vitro and in vivo models of disease. Included is information on the history and safety of botanical medicine; the use of botanicals against cancer, cardiovascular disease, skin disorders, diabetes, thyroid disorders, Gastrointestinal disease, psychiatric disorders, infection, and pain, plus an extensive bibliography of peer-reviewed publications." -- Choice, "A highly respected educator in the field of pharmaceuticals, author Antoine Al-Achi analyzes these gifts of nature, explaining the most recent research and scientific evidence on their efficiency in the treatment of major diseases. He points out the misuse and dangers of some herbals, cautioning, too, that the purity of some may be compromised with fatal results. Providing an introduction to the field of botanical medicine, this publication is highly recommended to all interested in dietary supplements as well as patients considering complimentary and alternative medicines to conventional drugs." - Chicago Botanic Garden
Target Audience
College Audience
Number of Volumes
1 Vol.
Illustrated
Yes
Dewey Decimal
615/.321
Lc Classification Number
Rs164
Table of Content
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS FOREWORD CHAPTER ONE Botanical Medicines Use CHAPTER TWO Botanicals with Anti-cancer Activity CHAPTER THREE Botanicals for Cardiovascular and Circulatory System CHAPTER FOUR Topical Applications: Botanicals for Skin Disorders CHAPTER FIVE Botanicals for the Endocrine System CHAPTER SIX Gastrointestinal Botanicals CHAPTER SEVEN Botanical for Mens Health CHAPTER EIGHT Botanicals for Womens Health CHAPTER NINE Botanicals for Psychiatric Disorders CHAPTER TEN Anti-microbial, Anti-fungal, Anti-viral, and Anti-parasitic Botanicals CHAPTER ELEVEN Natural Remedies for Pain Control. CHAPTER TWELVE Herbal Safety Bibliography
Copyright Date
2008
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