Herbal supplements [ efficacy, toxicity, interactions with western drugs and effects on clinical laboratory tests

This book focuses on efficacy, toxicity, drug interactions, and abnormal clinical laboratory tests resulting from the use of herbal remedies. Although a few herbal remedies are safe and have efficacy (for example saw palmetto), many herbal remedies are toxic. This book guides in the interpretation o...

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Main Authors: Dasgupta, Amitava , 1958- (Author), Hammett-Stabler, Catherine A. , 1952- (Author)
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
Published: Hoboken, New Jersey : John Wiley & Sons , c2011
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Online Access:Wiley Online Library
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Summary:This book focuses on efficacy, toxicity, drug interactions, and abnormal clinical laboratory tests resulting from the use of herbal remedies. Although a few herbal remedies are safe and have efficacy (for example saw palmetto), many herbal remedies are toxic. This book guides in the interpretation of abnormal test results in otherwise healthy subjects due to use of herbal remedies. Chapters focus on interactions between herbals and pharmaceuticals, sources of contamination in herbal supplements, and analytical techniques used in the investigation of herbal remedies
Physical Description:1 online resource (xiv, 470 p.) : ill.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index
ISBN:0470433507 (cloth)
0470910097 (electronic bk.)
0470910100 (electronic bk.)
9780470433508 (cloth)
9780470910092 (electronic bk.)
9780470910108 (electronic bk.)