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Beatrice Gehrmann Wolf-Gerald Koch Claus O. Tschirch Helmut Brinkmann Medicinal Herbs A Compendium “MedicinalHerbs:ACompendiumis a one-of-a-kind synopsis of 200 commonly used medicinal herbs, whichincludesamongotherthings,the commonandLatinnamesoftheherbs, Pre-publication alistingofthemajorusesofeachherb, REVIEWS, how to easily make preparations for COMMENTARIES, use,pluscontraindicationsandsideef- EVALUATIONS . . . fects. Most of the information is de- rived from books and reviews based primarily on the German experience, “If you have ever been in a situa- whichismoreextensivethanfromany tionwhereyouaredrawingablank othercountry.Thebookissimple,easy on an herb’s correct dose or a contra- touse,andcontainsawealthofinfor- indication,youwillnowbeabletofind mationthatshouldbebeneficialtothe itinthisbook,whichisdesignedasa consumer or others desiring a ‘snap- quick fact-checker for the experienced shot’ of information on each herb. I herbalpractitioner.Youwillprobablyend highlyrecommendthisveryinteresting uphavingtobuymorethanonecopyof compilation of herbal information.” thishandyvolume,becauseyourfriends andcolleagueswillwalkoffwithyours.” NormanR.Farnsworth,PhD Research Professor of Pharmacognosy David Edelberg, MD and Distinguished University Professor, Founder, American WholeHealth; University of Illinois at Chicago, Author,The Triple Whammy Cure College of Pharmacy More pre-publication REVIEWS, COMMENTARIES, EVALUATIONS . . . “MedicinalHerbs:ACompendiumis locateanduseasmedicine.Thestruc- asuccinct,comprehensive,and tureislogical,easilyreadable,andvery accessible synopsis of information on user-friendly.Eachbotanicallistingad- an impressive list of botanical medi- dresses applications, dosage, contra- cines.Readerswillfindallofthecom- indications,adverseevents,andinter- monplantsinuseasmedicinesbypa- actionsinacondensedformat.Thisisa tients,aswellasmanythatwereprevi- desktopreferencethateverypractitio- ouslyonlyassociatedwiththegarden. nerwillwanttokeepasclosebyasthe Thereisnoextraneousinformationhere. PDR®.” The guide is intended as a quick re- sourceforbusypractitionerswhoneed Judith J. Petry, MD, FACS toknowthebasicindicationsandsafe- Consultant in Integrative Medicine, tyissuesforanyplanttheirpatientscan Vermont The Haworth Herbal Press® An Imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc. New York (cid:127) London (cid:127) Oxford NOTES FOR PROFESSIONAL LIBRARIANS AND LIBRARY USERS This is an original book title published by The Haworth Herbal Press®, an imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc. Unless otherwise notedinspecificchapterswithattribution,materialsinthisbookhave not been previously published elsewhere in any format or language. CONSERVATION AND PRESERVATION NOTES Allbookspublished byTheHaworthPress,Inc.anditsimprintsare printedoncertifiedpHneutral,acid-freebookgradepaper.Thispa- permeetstheminimumrequirementsofAmericanNationalStandard forInformation Sciences-Permanence ofPaperforPrintedMaterial, ANSI Z39.48-1984. Medicinal Herbs A Compendium THE HAWORTH HERBAL PRESS Titles of Related Interest Concise Handbook of Psychoactive Herbs: Medicinal Herbs for Treating Psychological and Neurological Problemsby Marcello Spinella Herbal Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplaceby Rowena K. Richter Botanical Medicines: The Desk Reference for Major Herbal Supplements, Second Editionby Dennis J. McKenna, Kenneth Jones, and Kerry Hughes Typer’s Tips: The Shopper’s Guide for Herbal Remediesby George H. Constantine Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditionsby Ethan B. Russo Understanding Alternative Medicine: New Health Paths in America by Lawrence Tyler Seasoning Savvy: How to Cook with Herbs, Spices, and Other Flavorings by Alice Arndt Tyler’s Honest Herbal: A Sensible Guide to the Use of Herbs and Related Remedies,Fourth Editionby Steven Foster and Varro E. Tyler Tyler’s Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Second Editionby James E. Robbers and Varro E. Tyler Medicinal Herbs A Compendium Beatrice Gehrmann Wolf-Gerald Koch Claus O. Tschirch Helmut Brinkmann The Haworth Herbal Press® An Imprint of The Haworth Press, Inc. New York (cid:127) London (cid:127) Oxford Published by TheHaworthHerbalPress,animprintofTheHaworthPress,Inc.,10AliceStreet,Binghamton,NY 13904-1580. ©2005byTheHaworthPress,Inc.Allrightsreserved.Nopartofthisworkmaybereproducedor utilizedinanyformorbyanymeans,electronicormechanical,includingphotocopying,microfilm, andrecording,orbyanyinformationstorageandretrievalsystem,withoutpermissioninwriting from the publisher. Printed in the United States of America. PUBLISHER’S NOTE Thisbookhasbeenpublishedsolelyforeducationalpurposesandisnotintendedtosubstitute forthemedicaladviceofatreatingphysician.Medicineisanever-changingscience.Asnew researchandclinicalexperiencebroadenourknowledge,changesintreatmentmayberequired. Whilemanypotentialtreatmentoptionsaremadeherein,someoralloftheoptionsmaynotbe applicabletoaparticularindividual.Therefore,theauthor,editor,andpublisherdonotaccept responsibility in the event of negative consequences incurred as a result of the information presentedinthisbook.Wedonotclaimthatthisinformationisnecessarilyaccuratebytherigid scientific and regulatorystandardsappliedfor medical treatment.No warranty,expressed or implied,isfurnishedwithrespecttothematerialcontainedinthisbook.Thereaderisurged to consult with his/her personal physician with respect to the treatment of any medical condition. Revised and updated English edition of Arzneidrogenprofile: Beratungsempfehlungen für die Pharmazeutische Praxis © 2000 Deutscher Apotheker Verlag, Birkenwaldstrasse 44, 70191 Stuttgart, Germany. Cover design by Marylouise E. Doyle. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Arzneidrogenprofile für die Kitteltasche. English. Medicinal herbs : a compendium / Beatrice Gehrmann . . . [et al.]. p. ; cm. Includes bibliographical references. ISBN 0-7890-2530-2 (hard : alk. paper) — ISBN 0-7890-2531-0 (soft : alk. paper) 1.Materiamedica,Vegetable—Handbooks,manuals,etc. 2.Medicinalplants—Handbooks, manuals, etc. I. Gehrmann, Beatrice. II. Title. [DNLM:1.Plants,Medicinal—Handbooks. 2.Phytotherapy—Handbooks. QV735A797m 2000a] RS164.A7913 2004 615'.321—dc22 2004012972 CONTENTS Foreword vii John M. Pezzuto Preface ix Acknowledgments and Dedication xi Profile Structure, Abbreviations, and Keys 1 How to Use the Profiles 1 Medicinal Herb Profile Key 4 Abbreviations 5 Pictograms Key 6 PROFILES 9 List of Medicinal Herbs 211 English-Latin 211 Latin-English 217 Bibliography 225
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