{"product_id":"phytotherapy-a-quick-reference-to-herbal-medicine-paperback","title":"Phytotherapy: A Quick Reference to Herbal Medicine - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eFrancesco Capasso\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eTimothy S. Gaginella\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eGiuliano Grandolini\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis richly illustrated reference treats the subject of herbal medicines in an integrated fashion with reference to pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology. It enables internists, phytotherapists, physicians, healthcare practitioners as well as students to understand why, when and how herbal medicines can be used in the treatment of diseases. Clinical and toxicological findings of herbs and their dosages are described. A great deal of pathology and therapeutic information is included. The most important medicinal plants and drugs are illustrated with exceptional 4-color plates. In addition, 2-color tables and figures clarify complex mechanisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe book: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAbout 30% of all prescriptions issued in the USA, Canada and Europe contain either a herb, a purified extract or an active component derived from herbs. However, medical practitioners are often confused by conflicting information available on the safety and efficacy of herbs; herbal medicines are often co-prescribed without proper attention to adjustment of dosages. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis reference guide treats the subject of herbal medicines in an integrated fashion with reference to pharmacognosy, pharmacology and toxicology. It will help to enable internists, phytotherapists, physicians, healthcare practitioners as well as students to understand why, when and how herbal medicines can be used in the treatment of diseases. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors are leading American and Italian scientists of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology who have for a long time researched the application of medicinal plants. They teach at the Universities of Wisconsin, Naples and Perugia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThe authors are leading American and Italian scientists of Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Technology who have for a long time researched the application of medicinal plants. They teach at the Universities of Wisconsin, Naples and Perugia.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 424\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.98 x 7.74 x 4.94 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e July 14, 2003\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42105740165255,"sku":"9783540000525","price":194.38,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/be0715b666c17d2dcd5a6a3d2709487b.webp?v=1732437396","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/phytotherapy-a-quick-reference-to-herbal-medicine-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}