The Second Edition of this pocket guide presents the essentials of herbal therapy and nutritional supplements, combining the traditional and scientific worlds. Dr. Kuhn has a PhD in physiology and is author of two pharmacology textbooks; Mr. Winston is a traditional herbalist in practice with a native American heritage.
The book covers 115 herbs that are commonly available in the United States and Canada and 15 nutritional supplements. Coverage of each herb includes traditional and current uses, dangers and toxicities, and a bibliography. This edition includes 15 new herbs.
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Lippincott Williams and Wilkins
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Höhe: 181 mm
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978-1-58255-462-4 (9781582554624)
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Part I: AN INTRODUCTION TO HERBAL MEDICINE
Part II. HERB MONOGRAPHS
A
Aloe
Amla Fruit
American Ginseng
Andrographis
Angelica
Arnica
Artichoke
Ashwagandha
Asian Ginseng
Astragalus
B
Bacopa
Barberry
Bilberry Fruit
Bitter Melon
Black Cohosh
Black Haw Bark
Blessed Thistle
Blue Cohosh
Borage
Boswellia
Burdock
C
Calendula
Catnip
Cat's Claw
Cayenne
Chamomile
Chaparral
Chaste Tree
Cinnamon
Coltsfoot
Comfrey
Cordyceps
Cranberry
D
Dandelion
Dan Shen
Devil's Claw
Dong Quai
E
Echinacea
Elderberry
Eucalyptus
Evening Primrose
Eyebright
F
False Unicorn
Fenugreek
Feverfew
Flax
G
Garlic
Gentian
Ginger
Ginkgo
Goldenseal
Gotu Kola
Grape Seed Extract
Green Tea
Guarana
Guggul
Gymnema
H
Hawthorn
Holy Basil
Hops
Horse Chestnut
Huang Qin
Hyssop
K
Kava Kava
Kudzu
L
Lavender
Lemon Balm
Licorice
Lobelia
M
Ma Huang
Maitake
Meadowsweet
Milk Thistle
Motherwort
Myrrh
N
Nettles
Noni
O
Olive Leaf
P
Passion Flower
Pau d'arco
Pennyroyal
Peppermint
Picrorrhiza
Plantain
Propolis
Psyllium Seed
Pygeum
R
Raspberry
Red Clover
Reishi
Rhodiola
Rosemary
S
Sage
Sarsaparilla
Sassafras
Saw Palmetto
Schisandra
Scullcap
Senna
Shiitake
Siberian Ginseng
Slippery Elm
Soy
Spirulina
St. John's Wort
Sweet Annie
T
Tea Tree
Thyme
Turmeric
U
Uva Ursi
V
Valerian
W
Wild Yam
Willow
Y
Yarrow
Yellow Dock
Yohimbe
Part III: NUTRITIONAL SUPPLEMENTS
l-arginine
l-carnitine
Chondroitin
Chromium
Coenzyme Q10
D-Ribose
Glucosamine Sulfate
5-Hydroxytryptophan
Lipoic Acid
Lycopene
Melatonin
MSM (Methylsulfonylmethane)
Phosphatidylserine
Polycosinol
Red-Yeast Rice
SAM-e
Shark Cartilage
Appendix A: Herbs Contraindicated During Pregnancy and Breast-Feeding
Appendix B: Condition/Disease and Possible Herbal/Supplemental Therapy
Appendix C: An Annotated Guide to Recommended References
Appendix D: Explanation of Abbreviations
Glossary
Index
