CiNii Books - Herbal medicinals : a clinician's guide

The use of alternative medicines, including herbal medicine and nutritional supplements, is on the rise. The usage of such alternative medications is usually in conjunction with conventional medicine. Now, with Herbal Medicinals as your guide, you can gain an understanding of herbal remedies and how they interact, favorably or unfavorably, with conventional medicines. This new understanding will allow you to give your patients proven advice that keeps them safe while they strive for improved health.The case-based approach in Herbal Medicinals leads you through clinical considerations within the disease state of specific conditions and shows when to address your patients concerning the use or potential use of alternative medicines. You'll find this approach provides an unprecedented combination of clinicians and basic scientists integrating their knowledge for the betterment of patient care. Specifically, you'll learn about: renal implications of herbal remedies hepatic effects of herbal remedies herbs used for fever, influenza, and the common cold use of herbs for gastrointestinal disorders, diabetes mellitus, osteoarthritis/rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, oncology, and dermatology beneficial and adverse effects of herbs on hypertension and hyperlipidemia psychiatric considerations of herb use (e.g., in depression, anxiety) In addition, you'll learn about herb use among substance abusers, the toxicologic considerations of herb use, and regulatory issues concerning herb use. Each chapter in Herbal Medicinals immerses you in cases that illustrate how the presented information can be used in the clinical setting. Summary "pearls" at the end of each chapter allow you quick and easy reference that saves you time. You'll turn to your copy of Herbal Medicinals time and again to find the information you need to meet your patients'many medicinal preferences and needs.

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Contents About the Editors Contributors Foreword Chapter 1. Herbal Medications Interface with Conventional Medicine: An Overview Definitions Homeopathy versus Herbal Remedies Safety and Efficacy Issues Indication Pluralism Conclusion Chapter 2. Renal Implications of Herbal Remedies Overview Cases Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Aspects Discussion Appendix Chapter 3. Hepatic Effects of Herbal Remedies Introduction Case Studies Dandelion Curcuma Longa Herbal Systems and Combination Products Summary Chapter 4. Herbal Medicine for Colds and Flu Introduction Herbal Medicines Immunostimulants Chapter 5: Herbal Medications for Gastrointestinal Problems Introduction Case Study 1: Ginger for Use in Motion Sickness Case Study 2: Licorice and Deglycyrrhizated Licorice Case Study 3: Peppermint and Indigestion Case Study 4: Psyllium Case Study 5: Bilberry Chapter 6. Herbal Medications and Nutraceuticals Used to Treat Rheumatoid or Osteoarthritis Introduction Case Study 1: Articulin-F Case Study 2: Capsaicin Case Study 3: Chinese Herbs Case Study 4: Devil's Claw and Feverfew Case Study 5: Glucosamine and Chondroitin Sulfate Case Study 6: (ital) Tripterygium Wilfordii Chapter 7. Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Diabetes Introduction Case Study 1: (ital) Momordica Charantia Case Study 2: Chronium Picolinate Case Study 3: Ginseng Case Study 4: Ephedra Case Study 5: Fenugreek Case Study 6: GS 4 General Comments Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Aspects Chapter 8. Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Hypertension Introduction Case Study 1: Licorice Case Study 2: Yohimbine Case Study 3: Garlic Case Study 4: Herbal Diuretics Case Study 5: Grapefruit and Ginseng Case Study 6: Chinese Herbs Case Study 7: Fish Oil Medicinal and Pharmaceutical Chemistry Aspects Chapter 9. Nutraceuticals for Management of Dyslipidemia and Atherosclerosis Introduction Case Study 1: Niacin Case Study 2: Soluble Fiber Case Study 3: Fish Oil Case Study 4: Antioxidants Case Study 5: Garlic Other Products Conclusion Chapter 10. Asthma: A Review of Diagnostic, Pharmacotherapeutic, and Herbal Issues Case Study 1: Misdiagnosis Pharmacotherapy Case Study 2: Inappropriate Medication Case Study 3: Noncompliance Herbal Medicinals Case Study 4: Discontinued Medication Case Study 5: Tylophora Indica (ital). Case Study 6: Adhatoda Vasica (ital). Case Study 7: Picrorhiza Kurroa (ital). Case Study 8: Khellin Chapter 11. Herbal Medications, Nutraceuticals, and Anxiety and Depression Introduction Case Study 1: Generalized Anxiety Disorder Case Study 2: Allergies Case Study 3: Hops Case Study 4: Ginseng and Gotu Kola Case Study 5: St. John's Wart Chapter 12. Herbal Medicine and Substance Abuse Introduction Case Study 1: Morning Glory Case Study 2: Valerian Case Study 3: Goldenseal Case Study 4: Kudza Case Study 5: Angel's Trumpet Chapter 13. Common Herbal Products Used in Cancer Prevention and Treatment Introduction Herbals and Natural Products Shark Cartilage Cytokine Mechanisms Antioxidant Mechanisms Miscellaneous Mechanisms Conclusion Case Study Chapter 14. Herbal Medicinals for Dermatologic Uses Introduction Atopic Dermatitis Case Study 1: Moist Compresses Case Study 2: Topical Preparations Psoriasis Case Study 3: Mild Psoriasis Internal Treatment of Atopic Dermatitis and Psoriasis Acne Vulgaris Case Study 4: Acne Vulgaris Treatment Medical and Natural Products Chemistry Chapter 15. Gynecological and Obstetric Concerns Regarding Herbal Medicinal Use History Case Study 1: Premenstrual Syndrome Case Study 2: Menstrual Disorders Case Study 3: Menstrual Migraines Case Study 4: Nausea and Vomiting in Pregnancy Case Study 5: Lactation Case Study 6: Menopause Case Study 7: Memory Loss Chapter 16. Specific Toxicologic Considerations of Selected Herbal Products Introduction Case Study 1: Shankhapushpi Case Study 2: Gossypol Case Study 3: NSAIDs Case Study 4: Anemia Case Study 5: Hawthorn Case Study 6: Elevated Digoxin Level Case Study 7: Coumarin Derivatives Case Study 8: Ginkgo Biloba and Warfarin Case Study 9: Kelp and Levothyroxine Case Study 10: Ink Cap Mushroom Case Study 11: Salicylates Chapter 17. The History of Herbs in the United States: Legal and Regulatory Perspectives Introduction Definition of Herb Early Laws Regulating Foods and Drugs in the United States Herbs as Drugs in the USP 1938 Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act 1962 Harris-Kefauver Amendment Over-the -Counter Drug Review "Unsafe Herbs" and "Herbs of Undefined Safety" Lists FDA Legal Cases and Import Alerts Nutrition Labeling and Education Act of 1994 Commission of Dietary Supplement Labels Industry Self-Regulation Initiatives Conclusion Index

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