Evidence-Based Herbal Medicine

A handbook of practical, objective, and clinically oriented information on the use of herbalism in health care.Potentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value A "report card" format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant informationHerbs are graded, with grades determined by usefulness, effectiveness, availability, and safetyHandbook size-can be carried in lab coatAnalyses-based on controlled studies, or meta-analyses or systematic reviews of the primary literatureSections of each report card include: Uses; Pharmacology; Clinical Trials; Adverse Effects; Preparations and Dose; Contraindications, Interactions, and Warnings; Conclusion and Recommendations; ReferencesAn appendix lists and reviews other herbal medicine information resources Nonherbal dietary supplements also are addressed in a separate section.