Herbal Medicines

Joanne Barnes, Linda A. Anderson, J. David Phillipson0853696233, 978-0-85369-623-0

Herbal medicinal products are increasing in popularity in the developed world although there are many concerns about their quality, safety and efficacy. “Herbal Medicines” provides a comprehensive single source of scientifically rigorous, impartial information on over 150 of the most commonly used herbal medicinal products. This third edition has been extensively revised and updated. It aims to answer the questions raised for the healthcare professional by providing scientifically rigorous, impartial information on medical herbs.

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Table of contents :
Cover……Page 1
Contents……Page 6
Preface to the Third Edition……Page 9
About the Authors……Page 11
How to Use Herbal Medicines……Page 12
Introduction……Page 14
Chemical Constituents of Plants Used as Herbal Medicines……Page 40
General References……Page 45
Agnus Castus……Page 47
Agrimony……Page 53
Alfalfa……Page 56
Aloe Vera……Page 59
Aloes……Page 61
Angelica……Page 64
Aniseed……Page 68
Apricot……Page 72
Arnica……Page 75
Artichoke……Page 78
Asafoetida……Page 83
Avens……Page 86
Bayberry……Page 88
Bilberry……Page 90
Bloodroot……Page 95
Blue Flag……Page 98
Bogbean……Page 100
Boldo……Page 102
Boneset……Page 105
Borage……Page 107
Broom……Page 109
Buchu……Page 111
Burdock……Page 113
Burnet……Page 116
Butterbur……Page 118
Calamus……Page 129
Calendula……Page 132
Capsicum……Page 136
Cascara……Page 139
Cassia……Page 141
Cat’s Claw……Page 143
Celandine, Greater……Page 147
Celery……Page 157
Centaury……Page 160
Cereus……Page 162
Chamomile, German……Page 163
Chamomile, Roman……Page 167
Chaparral……Page 170
Cinnamon……Page 173
Clivers……Page 175
Clove……Page 177
Cohosh, Black……Page 179
Cohosh, Blue……Page 191
Cola……Page 194
Coltsfoot……Page 196
Comfrey……Page 199
Corn Silk……Page 202
Couchgrass……Page 204
Cowslip……Page 206
Cranberry……Page 208
Damiana……Page 212
Dandelion……Page 215
Devil’s Claw……Page 218
Drosera……Page 226
Echinacea……Page 228
Elder……Page 248
Elecampane……Page 251
Ephedra……Page 254
Eucalyptus……Page 258
Euphorbia……Page 260
Evening Primrose……Page 262
Eyebright……Page 267
False Unicorn……Page 269
Fenugreek……Page 271
Feverfew……Page 274
Figwort……Page 279
Frangula……Page 281
Fucus……Page 284
Fumitory……Page 287
Garlic……Page 290
Gentian……Page 301
Ginger……Page 304
Ginkgo……Page 310
Ginseng, Eleutherococcus……Page 326
Ginseng, Panax……Page 336
Golden Seal……Page 348
Gravel Root……Page 351
Ground Ivy……Page 353
Guaiacum……Page 355
Hawthorn……Page 357
Holy Thistle……Page 363
Hops……Page 365
Horehound, Black……Page 369
Horehound, White……Page 372
Horse-chestnut……Page 374
Horseradish……Page 378
Hydrangea……Page 380
Hydrocotyle……Page 382
Ispaghula……Page 385
Jamaica Dogwood……Page 390
Java Tea……Page 392
Juniper……Page 397
Kava……Page 400
Lady’s Slipper……Page 414
Lemon Verbena……Page 416
Liferoot……Page 418
Lime Flower……Page 420
Liquorice……Page 422
Lobelia……Page 427
Marshmallow……Page 429
Mate……Page 432
Meadowsweet……Page 434
Melissa……Page 436
Milk Thistle……Page 440
Mistletoe……Page 447
Motherwort……Page 458
Myrrh……Page 460
Nettle……Page 463
Parsley……Page 467
Parsley Piert……Page 470
Passionflower……Page 472
Pennyroyal……Page 481
Pilewort……Page 483
Plantain……Page 485
Pleurisy Root……Page 488
Pokeroot……Page 490
Poplar……Page 493
Prickly Ash, Northern……Page 495
Prickly Ash, Southern……Page 497
Pulsatilla……Page 500
Quassia……Page 502
Queen’s Delight……Page 504
Raspberry……Page 506
Red Clover……Page 509
Rhodiola……Page 511
Rhubarb……Page 517
Rosemary……Page 519
Sage……Page 523
Sarsaparilla……Page 526
Sassafras……Page 529
Saw Palmetto……Page 532
Scullcap……Page 541
Senega……Page 544
Senna……Page 548
Shepherd’s Purse……Page 552
Skunk Cabbage……Page 554
Slippery Elm……Page 556
Squill……Page 558
St John’s Wort……Page 560
Stone Root……Page 581
Tansy……Page 583
Thyme……Page 585
Uva-Ursi……Page 588
Valerian……Page 591
Vervain……Page 602
Wild Carrot……Page 604
Wild Lettuce……Page 607
Willow……Page 609
Witch Hazel……Page 612
Yarrow……Page 615
Yellow Dock……Page 619
Yucca……Page 621
1 Potential Drug–Herb Interactions……Page 623
2 Pharmacological Activities and Constituents of Herbal Ingredients……Page 627
3 Council of Europe – Categories for Natural Sources of Flavourings……Page 633
4 Preparations Directory……Page 634
5 Suppliers Directory……Page 671
Index……Page 701