Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (2nd Edition)

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Book Description

This long-awaited Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy; 2nd edition (PDF) covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from traditional use; fundamental concepts; and scientific research through to safety; effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by expert herbal practitioners with active experience in education; clinical practice; manufacturing and research; the ebook is both practical and evidence-based. The focus is always on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case.

New insights are given into the herbal management of approximately 100 modern ailments; including some of the most challenging medical conditions; such as inflammatory bowel disease; asthma; and other complex inflammatory and autoimmune conditions; and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues; including health ageing.

The comprehensive and authoritative modern textbook on western herbal medicine – now in its 2nd edition.

Fully referenced throughout; with more than 10;000 citations; the ebook Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy: Modern Herbal Medicine (2nd Edition) is a core resource for university students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals – doctors; nurses; pharmacists – with an interest in herbal therapeutics.

50 evidence-based monographs; including 7 new herbs

Rational guidance to phytotherapeutic strategies in the consulting room

Comprehensive revision of vital safety data; including an extensive herb-drug interaction chart.

New appendices provide useful information on topics such as dosage in children; herbal actions; and reading and interpreting herbal clinical trials.

NOTE: This sale only includes the ebook Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy; 2nd edition; in PDF. No access codes included.