PDR for Herbal Medicines

Contents

Foreword iv

Alphabetical Index i-i

Lists all scientific, common, and brand names found in the herbal monographs.

Therapeutic Category Index 1-

Groups herbs by therapeutic or medicinal category. Listings are alphabetical by category and accepted

common name. Herbs deemed effective by Commission E are flagged for quick recognition.

Indications Index 1-

Lists herbs by their primary indications. Entries are alphabetical by indication and accepted common

name. Herbs deemed effective by Commission E are specially flagged.

Homeopathic Indications Index 1-

Catalogs herbal applications in homeopathy. Entries are alphabetical by indication and scientific name.

Asian Indications Index 1-

Groups herbs by their therapeutic uses in Chinese and Indian medicine.

Listings are alphabetical by indication and accepted common name.

Side Effects Index 1-

Groups herbs by the adverse reactions with which they have been associated.

Listings are alphabetical by reaction and accepted common name.

Drug/Herb Interactions Guide 1-

Lists problem combinations alphabetically by the name of the drug and the name of the interacting herb,

and provides a brief description of each combination's potential effect.

Safety Guide 1-

Lists herbs that must be avoided while pregnant or nursing, and herbs that should be used only under

professional supervision. Includes all scientific, common, and brand names.

Manufacturers Index 1-

Provides contact information for each supplier whose products appear in the monographs.

Herb Identification Guide G-l

Permits rapid, positive identification of unknown botanicals.

Includes nearly 400 full-color photos.

Product Identification Guide G-

Present photos of a representative group of popular commercial formulations.

Herbal Monographs 1
Profiles of 700 medicinal herbs, including trade names, description, actions, indications, contraindications,
precautions, adverse effects, overdosage, dosage, and literature citations.
Organized alphabetically by accepted common name, and cross-referenced by scientific name.

Glossary 849
A key to the specialized botanical nomenclature and other unfamiliar terminology employed in the herbal monographs.

Poison Control Centers 855