Botanical Medicines

Sinopse

"This informative book provides up-to-date information on thirty-four of the most popular dietary supplements used in North America and Europe. Each entry includes the supplement's history and its traditional uses, botanical information, therapeutic applications, the results of studies, and more. The book also discusses recommended dosage, safety profiles, side effects, contraindications, drug interactions, safety recommendations during pregnancy and lactation, and other special precautions that users should - and may not - be aware of."--Jacket.