This book covers the principles and issues of safety relating to herbal medicine, and examines the relevant safety data for over 70 commonly used or contentious herbs. With contributions from leading international experts, the book covers issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity and idiosyncratic reactions. Features: >Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine >Presents authoritative & credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners >Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough & comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice >Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs & drugs, & quality issues >Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy & lactation that is realistic & appropriate to herb use >Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media & medical journals on herb safety issues >Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity & the effects in relation to kava - kava safety is a hot topic >Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy & lactation considerations

260 x 185mm

704pp

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Chinese herbs