Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements

Access the most reliable information on herbs and alternative medicines from trusted author Linda Skidmore-Roth in Mosbys Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements! Reviewed by nurses and herbalists alike this authoritative resource presents herb and supplement profiles in a convenient A-Z format for fast reference. This editions updated streamlined design helps you find information quickly and a new systematic pregnancy and breastfeeding classification offers the latest guidelines for this special client population. Detailed monographs for 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements include vital information on the products youll encounter with your clients. Updated references and information from new studies make this a reliable source for herbal content. Alert icons warn you of potentially dangerous reactions that could threaten your clients health. Popular Herb Pregnancy and Pediatric icons help you find relevant content quickly for common herbs and herbs for special populations. Quick-reference format presents consistent monographs for each herb and makes it easy to find the information you need. Herbal Resource appendix Drug/Herb Interaction appendix Pediatric Herbal Use appendix and a list of abbreviations provide essential resources and expanded herbal material in one convenient spot. A comprehensive index of herbal terms allows you to look up an herb by its common or scientific name as well as by condition. A pregnancy classification system from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration allows you to analyze herbs individually and provides a consistent formula to decide which herbs should be used. Updated content throughout includes the latest uses actions dosages contraindications side effects/adverse reactions interactions pharmacology alerts and references. Pediatric Herbal Use appendix covers uses guidelines and expanded pediatric and adolescent information for 32 herbs. Drug/Herb Interaction appendix lists known drug and herb interactions for herbs included in the handbook to ensure client safety.