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Alternative Medicine: The Definitive Guide, 2nd edition

Burton Goldberg, John W. Anderson, Larry Trivieri, 2002

Leading alternative medicine physicians contribute information on alternative treatment for over 200 medical conditions.  This book is divided into two sections. The first section profiles over 40 alternative therapies, how they work, reported uses, and controversial or investigational uses. The second section covers over 100 medical topics and alternative therapies that are most likely to help.

 

 


The Encyclopedia of Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Tova Navarra, 2004

It contains approximately 400 entries alternative medicine terms.  An appendix includes a list of professional and lay organizations, a list of herbs used in herbal treatments, and a time line of alternative and complementary medical history. That research projects involving nontraditional medicine are being conducted at prestigious medical schools illustrates the growing awareness and acceptance of holistic treatment methods. As a result libraries will be handling more questions related to the area of alternative medicine. Despite its cursory coverage of some topics, the encyclopedia provides a starting point for further exploration.

 

 


Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements, 2nd edition

Linda Skidmore-Roth, 2004

Presents detailed information for approximately 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements. Arranged in alphabetical order, incorporates authoritative information on common names, pronunciations, scientific names, origins, reported uses and investigational uses, dosages, contraindications, side effects & adverse reactions, interactions with herbs, drugs, foods, and lab tests.

 

 


PDR for Herbal Medicines, 3rd edition

Thomson, 2004

This comprehensive resource on herbal medicine, in the tradition of the PDRR series, will be a welcome addition to most collections. Over 600 botanical remedies are described in great detail, including: scientific/common names; pharmacological effects; indications and contraindications; adverse reactions and modes of administration; and a most impressive list of literature citations incorporating the latest Commission E findings. The section of full-color photos of hundreds of herbs is a useful tool. Covers some 700 botanicals, including a wide selection of Chinese herbs. Each entry gives a botanical overview, describes actions and pharmacology, and discusses indications and usage in Western, Chinese, and Indian medicine, as well as homeopathic medicine and unproven uses. Entries also contain bibliographies of technical literature. Includes therapeutic, Asian, homeopathic, and side effect appendices, plus a safety guide, herb and product identification guides, and a manufacturer index. This second edition provides new information reflecting the latest findings and clinical trials, with more material on herb/drug interaction, precautions, contraindications, adverse reactions, and dosage.

 

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