PDR for herbal medicines,2nd ed

Alphabetical Index i-i Lists all scientific, common, and brand names found in the herbal monographs. Therapeutic Category Index 1-45 Groups herbs by therapeutic or medicinal category. Listings are alphabetical by category and accepted common name. Herbs deemed effective by Commission E are flagged for quick recognition. Indications Index 1-81 Lists herbs by their primary indications. Entries are alphabetical by indication and accepted common name. Herbs deemed effective by Commission E are specially flagged. Homeopathic Indications Index 1-131 Catalogs herbal applications in homeopathy. Entries are alphabetical by indication and scientific name. Asian Indications Index 1-141 Groups herbs by their therapeutic uses in Chinese and Indian medicine. Listings are alphabetical by indication and accepted common name. Side Effects Index 1-161 Groups herbs by the adverse reactions with which they have been associated. Listings are alphabetical by reaction and accepted common name. Drug/Herb Interactions Guide 1-179 Lists problem combinations alphabetically by the name of the drug and the name of the interacting herb, and provides a brief description of each combination's potential effect. Safety Guide 1-191 Lists herbs that must be avoided while pregnant or nursing, and herbs that should be used only under professional supervision. Includes all scientific, common, and brand names. Manufacturers Index 1-203 Provides contact information for each supplier whose products appear in the monographs. Herb Identification Guide G-l Permits rapid, positive identification of unknown botanicals. Includes nearly 400 full-color photos. Product Identification Guide G-27 Present photos of a representative group of popular commercial formulations. Herbal Monographs 1 Profiles of 700 medicinal herbs, including trade names, description, actions, indications, contraindications, precautions, adverse effects, overdosage, dosage, and literature citations. Organized alphabetically by accepted common name, and cross-referenced by scientific name. Glossary 849 A key to the specialized botanical nomenclature and other unfamiliar terminology employed in the herbal monographs. Poison Control Centers 855