Overview
The proliferation of herbal remedies worldwide has most dangerously outpaced quality information on their safe use. This book fills a tremendous void by offering authoritative information on the actions of herbal remedies and the results of their interactions with standard medications. It offers specific, authoritative information with a conceptual approach that focuses not only on the specific interactions, but also on the mechanisms behind those interactions and their clinical significance. With contributions from leading experts on herb-drug interactions, the text examines the overall use of herbs, includes sections on individual herbs, and considers regulatory issues and concerns.
Full Product Details
Author: Y. W. Francis Lam (Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, USA) ,
Shiew-Mei Huang ,
Stephen D. Hall (Indiana Univ School of Medicine, Wishard Meml Hospital, USA) ,
Harry H.S. Fong (University of Illinois, Chicago, Illinois, USA)
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc
Imprint: CRC Press Inc
Volume: 162
Dimensions:
Width: 15.60cm
, Height: 2.40cm
, Length: 23.40cm
Weight: 0.612kg
ISBN: 9780824725389
ISBN 10: 0824725387
Pages: 356
Publication Date: 07 June 2006
Audience:
Professional and scholarly
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Professional & Vocational
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: In Print
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Reviews
...The focus of this book is to provide an improved understanding of the scientific issues involved in interactions of botanicals and drugs and to assist in further development of botanical products. The intent of the book is important, given the growing use of herbal products....Discussions by experts at the Food and Drug Administration on the regulatory issues posed by development of botanical products are well documented. -Doody's Review Services ...provides a succinct and practical overview of the scientific and regulatory perspectives on dietary supplements...a particular strength of this book is the expertise and diversity of the contributors...The FDA perspective is a welcome bonus and provides valuable insight and a rational framework for the existence of botanical products in the context of the US 'drug world.'...Not only is this book a useful guide for clinical pharmacologists with an interest in botanicals and healthcare practitioners who advise patients on botanical use, but it also will prove to be a valuable resource for scientists who study botanical-drug interactions and others who already have a great deal of expertise in this field. -Clinical Pharmacology & Therapeutics
Author Information
Y. W. Francis Lam, Shiew-Mei Huang, Stephen D. Hall
