Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, 2nd Edition
Modern Herbal Medicine
Authors :
Kerry Bone & Simon Mills
Date of Publication: 01/2013
The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition
This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental conce ...view more
The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition
This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both practical and evidence based. The focus, always, is on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case.
New insights are given into the herbal management of approxiately 100 modern ailments, including some of the most challenging medical conditions, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues, including health ageing.
Fully referenced throughout, with more than 10, 000 citations, the book is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics.
The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition
This long-awaited second edition of Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both practical and evidence based. The focus, always, is on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case.
New insights are given into the herbal management of approxiately 100 modern ailments, including some of the most challenging medical conditions, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues, including health ageing.
Fully referenced throughout, with more than 10, 000 citations, the book is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics.
New to this edition
50 evidence-based monographs, including 7 new herbs
Rational guidance to phytotherapeutic strategies in the consulting room
New appendices provide useful information on topics such as herbal actions, dosage in children and reading and interpreting herbal clinical trials
Comprehensive revision of vital safety data, including an extensive herb-drug interaction chart.
Key Features
50 evidence-based monographs, including 7 new herbs
Rational guidance to phytotherapeutic strategies in the consulting room
New appendices provide useful information on topics such as herbal actions, dosage in children and reading and interpreting herbal clinical trials
Comprehensive revision of vital safety data, including an extensive herb-drug interaction chart.
Author Information
By Kerry Bone, MCPP, FNHAA, FNIMH, DipPhyto, Bsc(Hons), Head of Research and Development, MediHerb (Pty) Ltd, Warwick, Queensland; Principal, Australian College of Phytotherapy, Australia and Simon Mills, MCPP, FNIMH, MA, Director, Centre for Complementary Health Studies, University of Exeter, Exeter, UK
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<P>This long-awaited second edition of <i>Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy</i> covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both practical and evidence based. The focus, always, is on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case.</p>
<P>New insights are given into the herbal management of approxiately 100 modern ailments, including some of the most challenging medical conditions, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues, including health ageing. </p>
<P>Fully referenced throughout, with more than 10, 000 citations, the book is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics. </p> <p><b>The authoritative and comprehensive modern textbook on western herbal medicine - now in its second edition</b></p>
<P>This long-awaited second edition of <i>Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy</i> covers all major aspects of herbal medicine from fundamental concepts, traditional use and scientific research through to safety, effective dosage and clinical applications. Written by herbal practitioners with active experience in clinical practice, education, manufacturing and research, the textbook is both practical and evidence based. The focus, always, is on the importance of tailoring the treatment to the individual case.</p>
<P>New insights are given into the herbal management of approxiately 100 modern ailments, including some of the most challenging medical conditions, such as asthma, inflammatory bowel disease and other complex autoimmune and inflammatory conditions, and there is vibrant discussion around the contribution of phytotherapy in general to modern health issues, including health ageing. </p>
<P>Fully referenced throughout, with more than 10, 000 citations, the book is a core resource for students and practitioners of phytotherapy and naturopathy and will be of value to all healthcare professionals - pharmacists, doctors, nurses - with an interest in herbal therapeutics. </p>00add-to-cart97804430699252013ProfessionalBy Kerry Bone, MCPP, FNHAA, FNIMH, DipPhyto, Bsc(Hons) and Simon Mills, MCPP, FNIMH, MA20132Book216w x 276h (8.50" x 10.875")Approx. 146 illustrations (32 in full color)Churchill Livingstone105610 Jan 2013IN STOCKBy <STRONG>Kerry Bone</STRONG>, MCPP, FNHAA, FNIMH, DipPhyto, Bsc(Hons), Head of Research and Development, MediHerb (Pty) Ltd, Warwick, Queensland; Principal, Australian College of Phytotherapy, Australia and <STRONG>Simon Mills</STRONG>, MCPP, FNIMH, MA, Director, Centre for Complementary Health Studies, University of Exeter, Exeter, UKBooksNoNoNoNoPlease SelectPlease SelectPlease Select
