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Author |
: Divya Vohora |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 174 |
Release |
: 2015-12-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781482256628 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1482256622 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (28 Downloads) |
Synopsis Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs by : Divya Vohora
Are herbal drugs totally devoid of adverse effects when used alone, as herbal formulations, or in concurrent use with modern medicines? Safety Concerns for Herbal Drugs examines that question and others like it to give you the information you need to judge for yourself the balance between the risks and benefits associated with the therapeutic use o
Author |
: Simon Y Mills |
Publisher |
: Elsevier Health Sciences |
Total Pages |
: 704 |
Release |
: 2004-12-23 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780443071713 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0443071713 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (13 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Essential Guide to Herbal Safety by : Simon Y Mills
Winner of American Botanical Council's 2005 James A. Duke Botanical Literature Award, the Essential Guide to Herbal Safety offers a balanced and objective perspective on the principles of herbal medicine safety as well as the complex challenges relating to self-prescribed or professionally prescribed herbal medications and supplements. With contributions from leading international practitioners and authorities, it contains comprehensive reviews, in monograph format, of the published safety data for 125 common herbs. You'll also find coverage of issues of quality, interactions, adverse reactions, toxicity, allergy, contact sensitivity, and idiosyncratic reactions. Provides the most current information on safety issues in herbal medicine. Presents authoritative and credible safety information from two experienced herbal practitioners. Combines theoretical chapters with 125 well-researched monographs, making it the most thorough and comprehensive text on the market for herbal safety in practice. Provides clear information using the most current evidence-based reviews, covering factors that influence herb safety, including the negative placebo effects (nocebo), various types of unpredictable effects, the basis for interactions between herbs and drugs, and quality issues. Uses an established grading system for assessing safety in pregnancy and lactation that is realistic and appropriate to herb use. Thoroughly critiques the dominant misinformation in the media and medical journals on herb safety issues. Contains 83 documented case studies on hepatoxicity and the effects in relation to kava. Kava safety is a hot topic. Includes two useful appendices detailing herbal references for pregnancy and lactation considerations.
Author |
: Iris F. F. Benzie |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 500 |
Release |
: 2011-03-28 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781439807163 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1439807167 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (63 Downloads) |
Synopsis Herbal Medicine by : Iris F. F. Benzie
The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef
Author |
: World Health Organization |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 18 |
Release |
: 2004-01-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9241592214 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789241592215 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (14 Downloads) |
Synopsis WHO Guidelines on Safety Monitoring of Herbal Medicines in Pharmacovigilance Systems by : World Health Organization
Safety is a fundamental principle in the privision of herbal medicines and herbal products for health care and a critical component of quality control. These guidelines provide practical technical guidance for monitoring the safety of herbal medicines with pharmacovigilance systems.
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: |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 380 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642603679 |
ISBN-13 |
: 364260367X |
Rating |
: 4/5 (79 Downloads) |
Synopsis Adverse Effects of Herbal Drugs by :
This book series gives a comprehensive overview of the adverse effects of botanical medicines. It provides introductory information on Botany, Chemistry, Pharmacology and Uses, followed by an Adverse Reaction Profile subdivided according to organ and function. The third contribution to the series gives important information about eighteen specific medicinal herbs and important plant constituents. The herbs and constituents have been selected for several reasons, such as a prominent place in phytotherapy, clinical expectations about therapeutic potential and recent concern about a serious adverse reaction. The World Health Organization Regional Office for Europe (Copenhagen) has supported the book in the form of an acknowledgement that has been prepared by this Office.
Author |
: Volker Schulz |
Publisher |
: Springer Science & Business Media |
Total Pages |
: 374 |
Release |
: 2012-12-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9783642980930 |
ISBN-13 |
: 3642980937 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (30 Downloads) |
Synopsis Rational Phytotherapy by : Volker Schulz
A practice-oriented introduction to phytotherapy. Methodically classified by organic systems and fields of application, it offers a quick insight into dosage, form of application and effects of the most important herbal remedies. Only those herbal remedies that are of pharmacological and clinical efficiency have been considered. The authors are highly experienced in the field of postgraduate medical education and, with this work, present an indispensable reference book for the medical practice.
Author |
: Pulok K. Mukherjee |
Publisher |
: Elsevier |
Total Pages |
: 858 |
Release |
: 2022-07-12 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780323984560 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0323984568 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Synopsis Evidence-Based Validation of Herbal Medicine by : Pulok K. Mukherjee
Evidence-Based Validation of Herbal Medicines: Translational Research on Botanicals brings together current thinking and practice in the characterization and validation of natural products. The book describes different approaches and techniques for evaluating the quality, safety and efficacy of herbal medicine, particularly methods to assess their activity and understand compounds responsible and their probable underlying mechanisms of action. This book brings together the views, expertise and experiences of scientific experts in the field of medicinal plant research, hence it will be useful for researcher who want to know more about the natural lead with their validation and also useful to exploit traditional medicines. - Includes state-of-the-art methods for detecting, isolating and performing structure elucidation by degradation and spectroscopic techniques - Highlights the trends in validation and value addition of herbal medicine with different scientific approaches used in therapeutics - Contains several all-new chapters on topics such as traditional-medicine-inspired drug development to treat emerging viral diseases, medicinal plants in antimicrobial resistance, TLC bio profiling, botanicals as medicinal foods, bioprospecting and bioassay-guided isolation of medicinal plants, immunomodulators from medicinal plants, and more
Author |
: Zoë Gardner |
Publisher |
: CRC Press |
Total Pages |
: 1073 |
Release |
: 2013-03-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781466516946 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1466516941 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (46 Downloads) |
Synopsis American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition by : Zoë Gardner
Access to accurate, evidence-based, and clinically relevant information is essential to anyone who uses or recommends herbal products. With input from some of the most respected experts in herbal and integrative medicine, this completely revised edition of the American Herbal Products Association’s Botanical Safety Handbook reviews both traditional knowledge and contemporary research on herbs to provide an authoritative resource on botanical safety. The book covers more than 500 species of herbs and provides a holistic understanding of safety through data compiled from clinical trials, pharmacological and toxicological studies, medical case reports, and historical texts. For each species, a brief safety summary is provided for quick reference, along with a detailed review of the literature. Easily understood classification systems are used to indicate the safety of each listed species and the potential for the species to interact with drugs. Enhancements to the Second Edition include: Classification of each herb with both a safety rating and a drug interaction rating More references listed for each individual herb, vetted for accuracy Specific information on adverse events reported in clinical trials or case reports Safety-related pharmacology and pharmacokinetics of each herb, including drug interactions Additional information on the use of herbs by pregnant or lactating women Toxicological studies and data on toxic compounds Representing the core of the botanical trade and comprising the finest growers, processors, manufacturers, and marketers of herbal products, the mission of the AHPA is to promote the responsible commerce of herbal products. The American Herbal Products Association Botanical Safety Handbook, Second Edition ensures that this vision is attained. The book will be a valuable reference for product manufacturers, healthcare practitioners, regulatory agencies, researchers, and consumers of herbal products.
Author |
: Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi |
Publisher |
: Academic Press |
Total Pages |
: 656 |
Release |
: 2020-06-03 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9780128204122 |
ISBN-13 |
: 0128204125 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (22 Downloads) |
Synopsis Drug Safety in Developing Countries by : Yaser Mohammed Al-Worafi
Drug Safety in Developing Countries: Achievements and Challenges provides comprehensive information on drug safety issues in developing countries. Drug safety practice in developing countries varies substantially from country to country. This can lead to a rise in adverse reactions and a lack of reporting can exasperate the situation and lead to negative medical outcomes. This book documents the history and development of drug safety systems, pharmacovigilance centers and activities in developing countries, describing their current situation and achievements of drug safety practice. Further, using extensive case studies, the book addresses the challenges of drug safety in developing countries. - Provides a single resource for educators, professionals, researchers, policymakers, organizations and other readers with comprehensive information and a guide on drug safety related issues - Describes current achievements of drug safety practice in developing countries - Addresses the challenges of drug safety in developing countries - Provides recommendations, including practical ways to implement strategies and overcome challenges surrounding drug safety
Author |
: Subhash C. Mandal |
Publisher |
: Springer Nature |
Total Pages |
: 1135 |
Release |
: 2021-01-18 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9789811581274 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9811581274 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (74 Downloads) |
Synopsis Evidence Based Validation of Traditional Medicines by : Subhash C. Mandal
The demand for traditional medicines, herbal health products, herbal pharmaceuticals, nutraceuticals, food supplements and herbal cosmetics etc. is increasing globally due to the growing recognition of these products as mainly non-toxic, having lesser side effects, better compatibility with physiological flora, and availability at affordable prices. In the last century, medical science has made incredible advances all over the globe. In spite of global reorganization and a very sound history of traditional uses, the promotion of traditional medicine faces a number of challenges around the globe, primarily in developed nations. Regulation and safety is the high concern for the promotion of traditional medicine. Quality issues and quality control, pharmacogivilane, scientific investigation and validation, intellectual property rights, and biopiracy are some key issues that restrain the advancement of traditional medicine around the globe. This book contains diverse and unique chapters, explaining in detail various subsections like phytomolecule, drug discovery and modern techniques, standardization and validation of traditional medicine, and medicinal plants, safety and regulatory issue of traditional medicine, pharmaceutical excipients from nature, plants for future. The contents of the book will be useful for the academicians, researchers and people working in the area of traditional medicine.