Table of Contents Title Page Copyright Preface Introduction Definitions, the market and the legal position References The Evidence Base for Herbal Medicines: References How to use Açaí: Euterpe oleracea Mart Family Other common names Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Aloe Vera (Gel): Aloe vera (L.) Burm.f., A. arborescens Mill. and other Aloe spp Synonym Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Arnica: Arnica montana L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Artichoke: Cynara cardunculus L Synonym Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Ashwagandha: Withania somnifera (L.) Dunal Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Asparagus: Asparagus officinalis L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Astragalus: Astragalus mongholicus Bunge Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical Evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Baobab: Adansonia digitata L Synonyms Family Other common names Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Bearberry: Arctostaphylos uva-ursi (L.) Spreng Synonyms Family Other common name Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Bilberry; Blueberry: Vaccinium myrtillus L.; V. angustifolium Aiton, V. corymbosum L Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Birch, Silver and Downy: Betula pendula Roth; B. pubescens Ehrh. and hybrids Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Bitter Gourd: Momordica charantia L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions with other drugs Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Black Cohosh: Actaea racemosa L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug names Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Bladderwrack; Kelp: Fucus vesiculosus L., F. serratus L., Ascophyllum nodosum (L.) Le Jolis Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Boldo: Peumus boldo Molina Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Brahmi: Bacopa monnieri (L.) Wettst Synonyms Family Other common names Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions with other drugs Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Burdock: Arctium lappa L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug names Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Butcher's Broom: Ruscus aculeatus L Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Butterbur: Petasites hybridus (L.) G.Gaertn., B.Mey. & Schreb Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Calendula: Calendula officinalis L Synonyms Family Other common names Drug name Botanical drug used Main chemical compounds Clinical evidence Pre-clinical evidence and mechanisms of action Interactions Contraindications Adverse effects Dosage General plant information References Cannabis: Cannabis sativa L Synonym
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