Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditions (Good Scan)

Discover herbal alternatives for the treatment of psychological disorders! Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Natural Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinal herbs. A valuable resource for understanding today's unregulated herbal marketplace, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John's wort, and valerian, among others. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herbal treatments may be effective and safe for patients, or for you! Figures show that 30 percent of American adults use herbs. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs investigates the medical value of over 30 well-known herbs through in-depth evaluations that will give you a fuller understanding of the uses and misuses of these natural remedies. This invaluable guide examines the history, use, and research findings of each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists the effectiveness of each herb, guidelines for its use, and any precautions you need to be aware of, and also includes the author's recommendations on approved dosages. Containing cutting-edge information about herbal medicine, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will assist readers in making intelligent choices about buying and using herbs. Some of the herbs discussed in this reliable and fact-filled book include: California poppy Chinese and American ginseng kava linden German and Roman chamomile St. John's wort lavender damiana passion flower plus many more! The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each of these widely-used herbs. This important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enlightening you about alternative and proven herbal options for medical care. A Behavioral Science Book Club Main Selection!

Here is the fourth edition of Tyler's Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies, providing essential botanical information as well as folkloric background of herbal remedies in a clear, accessible style. Unlike other herb books, this book gives you a serious evaluation of both the positive and negative features of the use of the most important herbs for therapeutic purposes. This new edition features additional scientific data on herbs that will enable you to make wise, informed choices about the benefits and risks of herbs currently on the market.

Viewing herbs from a scientific standpoint, the authors assess herbs based on available scientific information and include the latest details on advocacy literature and the new regulatory environment. Each write-up includes descriptive information on the source of the plant, its traditional uses, and an evaluation of the relevant and current literature which helps support or disprove intended use of the plant. This new edition of Tyler's classic Honest Herbal provides you with all of the following features not found in any of the previous editions, such as:

• the voice and experience of medicinal plant specialist Steven Foster, one of the most respected authorities in herbal medicine
• research and information about cat's claw, celery, garcinia, grape seed, kava, pygeum, and wild yam
• what you need to know about the latest clinical trials on many best-selling herbs, including black cohosh, echinacea, garlic, ginko, ginseng, St. John's wort, and saw palmetto
• hundreds of new, supporting references from scientific studies on herbs and other dietarysupplements

Containing candid evaluations and insight into the current and thriving herbal market, this guide also provides you with a complete summary chart that allows you to quickly access the risks and benefits of the herbs discussed. Tyler's Honest Herbal will help you distinguish fact from fiction in the world of herbal therapies and remedies and lead you to safe and effectiveness of these natural resources.\

Joan M. Stachnik

This is a compilation of reviews on the therapeutic use of common herbs. The purpose is to provide healthcare professionals and consumers with accurate and unbiased information on the actions and uses of common herbs, to allow for their safe and effective use. Given the recent increase in the use of herbs and natural products by both clinicians and consumers, authoritative information on these products is greatly needed. This book is intended for use by any individual who is interested in the therapeutic use of herbs. It is written in language understandable to both trained healthcare professionals and consumers. The authors are well-recognized authorities in the field of herbal and natural products, and have provided the reader not only with scientific data on herbs, but also with their insight and judgment on the validity of the use of herbs in the treatment of various conditions. Summaries of published scientific information on the therapeutic use of herbs are provided, along with commentary on the validity of their use. Each monograph includes a description of the plant or source, known active ingredients, and proposed pharmacologic action. In addition, there is a summary chart of all the herbals included in the book, listing the common name, source, plant part used, principal use, and a rating of safety and efficacy. The book also includes a chapter on laws and regulations governing herbals and on the ""pros and cons"" of herbal use. This fourth edition is a welcome addition to the references available on herbal products. The authors use their expertise to give the reader an unbiased evaluation of commonly used herbals. This reference can be of use to both healthcareprofessionals and consumers as a common sense guide to herbal products.

Viewing Herbs From A Scientific Standpoint, The Authors Of Tyler's Honest Herbal Assess Our Most Important Herbs Based On Available Scientific Information. Each Write-up Includes Descriptive Information On The Source Of The Plant, Its Traditional Uses, And An Evaluation Of The Relevant And Current Literature Which Helps Support Or Disprove Intended Uses Of The Plant. This New Edition Of Tyler's Classic The Honest Herbal Provides You With The Following Features Not Found In Any Of The Previous Editions: Research And Information About Cat's Claw, Celery, Garcinia, Grape Seed, Kava, Pygeum, And Wild Yam; What You Need To Know About The Latest Clinical Trials On Many Bestselling Herbs, Including Black Cohosh, Echinacea, Garlic, Ginkgo, Ginseng, St. John's Wort, And Saw Palmetto; And Hundreds Of New, Supporting References From Scientific Studies On Herbs And Other Dietary Supplements.--jacket. Herbs And Related Remedies: Alfalfa -- Aloe -- Angelica -- Apricot Pits (laetrile) -- Arnica -- Barberry -- Bayberry -- Betony -- Black Cohosh -- Blue Cohosh -- Boneset -- Borage -- Bran -- Broom -- Buchu -- Burdock -- Butcher's-broom -- Caffeine-containing Plants -- Calalamus -- Calendula -- Canaigre -- Capsicum -- Catnip -- Chamomiles And Yarrow -- Chaparral -- Chickweed -- Chicory -- Coltsfoot -- Comfrey -- Cranberry -- Curcurbita -- Damiana -- Dandelion -- Devil's Claw -- Dong Quai -- Echinacea -- Ephedra (ma Huang) -- Evening Primrose -- Eyebright -- Fennel -- Fenugreek -- Feverfew -- Fo-ti (he-shou-wu) -- Garlic And Other Alliums -- Gentian -- Ginger -- Ginkgo -- Ginseng And Related Herbs -- Goldenseal -- Gotu Kola -- Hawthorn -- Hibiscua -- Honey -- Hops -- Horehound -- Horsetail -- Hydrangea -- Hyssop -- Jojoba Oil -- Juniper -- Kelp -- Lettuce Opium -- Licorice -- Life Root -- Linden Flowers -- Lobelia -- Lovage -- Milk Histle -- Mistletoe -- Morman Tea -- Muira Puama -- Mullein. Herbs And Related Remedies Continued -- Myrrh -- Nettle --new Zealand Green-lipped Mussel -- Pangamic Acid (vitamin B15) -- Papaya -- Parsley -- Passion Flower -- Pau D'arco -- Pennyroyal -- Peppermint -- Pokeroot -- Pollen -- Propolis -- Raspberry -- Red Bush Tea -- Red Clover -- Rose Hips -- Rosemary -- Royal Jelly -- Rue -- Sage -- St. John's Wort -- Sarsaparilla -- Sassafras -- Savory -- Saw Palmetto -- Schisandra -- Scullcap -- Senega Snakeroot -- Senna -- Spirulina -- Suma -- Tansy -- Tea Tree -- L-tryptophan -- Uva Ursi -- Valerian -- Witch Hazel -- Wormwood -- Yellow Dock -- Yohimbe -- Yucca -- Summarized Evaluation Of Herbal Remedies. Steven Foster, Varro E. Tyler. Rev. Ed. Of: The Honest Herbal / Varro E. Tyler. 1992. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. You Won't Find Folklore And Spurious Claims In Tyler's Herbs Of Choice, Only Proven Direction Toward The Safe And Healthy Use Of A Cornucopia Of Therapeutic Herbs. This Reliable Follow-up To The Original Herbs Of Choice Is Source That Will Help You Keep Abreast Of One Of The Most Rapidly Growing And Expanding Fields Of Medicine. You'll Get The Information And Direction You Need To Make Informed, Cost-effective Decisions Toward Healing Choices - The Natural Way.--book Jacket. Ch. 1. Basic Principles -- Ch. 2. The Herbal Regulatory Dilemma -- Ch. 3. Contents And Use Of Subsequent Chapters -- Ch. 4. Digestive System Problems -- Ch. 5. Kidney, Urinary Tract, And Prostate Problems -- Ch. 6. Respiratory Tract Problems -- Ch. 7. Cardiovascular System Problems -- Ch. 8. Nervous System Disorders -- Ch. 9. Endocrine And Metabolic Problems -- Ch. 10. Arthritic And Musculoskeletal Disorders -- Ch. 11. Problems Of The Skin, Mucous Membranes, And Gingiva -- Ch. 12. Performance And Immune Deficiencies. James E. Robbers, Varro E. Tyler. Rev. Ed. Of: Herbs Of Choice / Varro E. Tyler. C1994. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Youll find all you need and want to know about the current usage of therapeutic herbs in Tylers Herbs of Choice. This new edition contains valuable information not found in the previous edition, including up-to-date legal data about herb use in the US, data on clinical studies and advances in determining mechanism of action, information essential for completely understanding any medicinal agent and its rational use in therapeutics, and an even more widely expanded introduction to phytomedicines and their respective applications. In Tylers Herbs of Choice, youll discover safe and easy applications of herbs that can be used to ease the common everyday maladies that make life difficult. Youll uncover the health secrets of artichoke, cats claw, kava, malatonin, pygeum, and other plants. In addition, youll get an easy-to-follow breakdown of how herbal remedies are used to 2000, trade paperback reprint edition (an earlier version of this title appeared in 1994 under the title: Herbs of Choice), Haworth Herbal Press, NY. 287 pages. Finland, situated between the northern latitudes of 59N and 70N, is the most northerly agricultural country in the world.