Professional's handbook of complementary & alternative medicines

Unbiased, extensively researched data on more than 300 of the most common herbal medicines, including 50 new ones -- in one convenient guide. Each entry covers synonyms, trade names, common forms, source, taxonomic classification, chemical components, actions, uses, dosages, adverse reactions, interactions, contraindications and precautions, clinical considerations, points of interest, commentary, and references. Newly updated to include adverse reactions conveniently classified by body system and alternative uses for vitamins and minerals.