Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedi

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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... Read more

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.

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About the Author
Contributors
Foreword
Acknowledgments
Part I: Introductory Material
Chapter 1. Introduction: Why Herbs?
An Archetypal Scene
Facts and Figures
Drug Design
About This Book
Herbs, Active Ingredients, Botanicals, and Phytomedicines
Helpful Hints
Safety
How About Homeopathy?
A Word About Wildcrafting
Disclaimer
Chapter 2. Regulation of Botanicals in the United States
Introduction
Herbs As Foods
The Birth of DSHEA
DSHEA Explained
DSHEA Five Years Later: Herbs on the Rise
The Future of Herbs in America
Chapter 3. Research Methodology: Probability, Statistics, and Psychometric Tests Employed in Herbal Medicine Studies
Introduction
Validity and Reliability of Measures
General Psychological Measures
Measures of Behavior and Cognitive Functioning
Diagnostic Classifications
Research Design
Animal Studies
Conclusions
Part II: Psychiatric Conditions and Herbs Employed in Their Treatment
Chapter 4. Depression
St. John's Wort: Hypericum perforatum (ital) L. Hypericaceae or Clusiaceae (Previously Guttifereae)
5-Hydroxytryptophan: Griffonia simplicifolia (ital) (Vahl ex DC.) Baill. Fabaceae (Caesalpiniaceae)
Licorice: Glycyrrhiza glabra (ital) L. Fabaceae
Essential Fatty Acids (EFAs)
Chapter 5. Insomnia
Valerian: Valeriana officinalis (ital) L. Valerianaceae
Passion Flower: Passiflora incarnata (ital) L. Passifloraceae
German Chamomile: Matricaria recutita (ital) L. Asteraceae
Roman (English) Chamomile: Chamaemelum nobile (ital) (L.) Allioni Asteraceae
California Poppy: Eschscholzia californica (ital) Cham. Papaveraceae
Hops: Humulus lupulus (ital) L. Cannabinaceae
Lemon Balm: Melissa officinalis (ital) L. Lamiaceae
Linden: Tilia (ital) ssp. Tiliaceae
Scullcap: Scutellaria lateriflora (ital) L. Lamiaceae
Oats: Avena sativa (ital) L. Poaceae
Chapter 6. Dementia and Cognitive Impairment
Ginkgo: Ginkgo biloba (ital) L. Ginkgoaceae
Gotu Kola: Centella asiatica (ital) (L.) Urban Apiaceae
Huperzine: Huperzia serrata (ital) (Thunb.) Trev. Lycopodiaceae
Chapter 7. Anxiety
Kava-Kava: Piper methysticum (ital) Forest. f. Piperaceae
Chapter 8. Adaptogens
Chinese Ginseng: Panax ginseng (ital) C. A. Meyer Araliaceae
American Ginseng: Panax quinquefoluis (ital) L. Araliaceae
Eleuthero: Eleutherococcus senticosus (ital) Ruprecht et Maximowica Araliaceae
Chapter 9. Miscellaneous Herbal Psychotropic Agents
Damiana: Turnera diffusa (ital) Willdenow Turneraceae
Aromatherapy and Essential Oils
Cannabis: A Breed Apart
Part III: Clinical Case Studies
Case Study 1. Episodic Use of Kava
Case Study 2. Case of Dementia Treated with Ginkgo biloba (ital)
Case Study 3. Head Injury Treated with Ginkgo
Case Study 4. Head Injury Treated with Ginkgo
Case Study 5. Treatment of Varied Symptoms with 5-HTP
Case Study 6. Dementia Treated with Ginkgo
Case Study 7. Treatment with a Variety of Herbal Agents
Case Study 8. Managing Mania and Obsessive-Complusive Disorder
Case Study 9. Cases of Treatment with Ginkgo and Kava
Afterword
Glossary
Bibliography
Index
Reference Notes Included

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Ethan B Russo, Virgina M. Tyler

Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric Conditions

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