The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines

The Complete Guide to Herbal Medicines is researched by pharmacists, physicians, and nurses. Written by two prominent pharmacists, it gives you the most current and most reliable information available on more than 300 herbal medicines. For every herbal medicine, you'll quickly find the information you want: why people use the herb, what the research shows, common doses, side effects, interactions with drugs, important points to remember, references to key scientific studies, a reliable overview of herbal medicines, an herbal agent checklist to help minimize the risks of side effects, a glossary of unfamiliar medical terms, and coverage of common non-herbal alternative medicines. 627 pages.