Herbs and Natural Supplements

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Herbs and Natural Supplements: An Evidence Based Guide is the first Australian book of its kind, presenting evidence-based information on the 100 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements used across Australia. Comprehensive in coverage, it offers reliable data in a consistent format. Organised by monographs, each herb or nutrient listed includes information such as daily intake, main actions/indications, adverse reactions, contraindications and precautions, safety in pregnancy, and more. The text also includes a comprehensive chapter on drug herb interactions, exploring the fundamental principles involved and a unique system outlining how to use this information in practice. Additionally, there is a chapter on complementary medicine and perioperative care, which is unique. Designed as a concise user-friendly guide, this book will serve as an authoritative and reliable desk reference for students and practitioners of traditional and complementary medicine alike.

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1586 pages Comprehensive review of herbal medicine, clinical nutrition, aromatherapy, and food as medicine Patient safety and wellness Considerations in preoperative care and pregnancy Use in the treatment of cancer Herb/nutrient - drug interactions Provides up-to-date evidence on the latest research impacting on herbal and natural medicine by top leaders within the fields of Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine.