Physician's Desk Reference (PDR) for Herbal Medicines

by Physicians' Desk Reference

Draws mostly on the findings of the German Regulatory Authority for herbal medicine, called Commission E, but fills in herbs not covered by the commission from other literature. For over 600 herbal remedies, presents common and Latin names, descriptions of the plant, warnings about distinguishing it from plants that resemble it, parts of the plant used for medicine, habitat, actions and pharmacology, indications and usage, contraindications, precautions and adverse reactions, overdoses, dosage, and literature. Includes color photographs of nearly 400 herbs, a glossary without pronunciation guides, and a list by US state of drug information centers. Contains no information about preparing herbal medicine in general or the philosophy of herbalism. Well cross-referenced. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.

Genres: Reference, Herbs, Medical, Health, Science, Nonfiction

1244 pages, Hardcover

First published December 1, 1998

Reviews

[Arcana · Rating 5 out of 5]

very informative

[Bianka Black · Rating 4 out of 5]

Actually I have the more recent version but I didn't feel like looking for it. I have only one complaint the editors point of view that herbal medicine is not as valid as western comes through a great deal. Thousands of years of history just doesn't stack up against the pharma industry I guess for these editors.

[Cindy · Rating 4 out of 5]

I learned what is herbs are good for me , but the book does not discuss how to make the things that are good for me taste good at the same time... so I still have to find a recipe for those things...

[Kim Upton · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very good to have as a reference for herbalist and holistic health practitioners/consultants.

[Kim Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is one of the ways that the established medical community formally acknowledges - and finds a way to comment on - the herbal healing market.

[Amber]

1 copy available

[P.S. Winn · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a great reference book to keep handy, I love to find alternative medicines and remedies for my woes and others.

[Lily · Rating 2 out of 5]

AMA propaganda, but good to know what doctors are taught about herbs. I have a copy and refer to it when clients are on pharma.

[Wanda Kover · Rating 5 out of 5]

every herbalist should have this book