Complementary & Alternative Medicine Books

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1. Phyllanthus Species: Scientific Evaluation and Medicinal Applications

   Edited by K.B. Harikumar, Ramadasan Kuttan

   July 2011 | 978-1-4398214-4-2 | Hardback (CRC Press)

2. Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources, Second Edition: Natural Products as Lead Compounds in Drug Discovery, 2nd Edition

   By Corrado Tringali

   Interest in obtaining biologically active compounds from natural sources has recently spiked due to their low toxicity, complete biodegradability, availability from renewable sources, and in most cases, low cost. Taking an interdisciplinary approach, Bioactive Compounds from Natural Sources:...

   May 2011 | 978-1-4398222-9-6 | Hardback (CRC Press)

3. Herbal Medicines: Development and Validation of Plant-derived Medicines for Human Health

   Edited by Giacinto Bagetta, Marco Cosentino, Marie Tiziana Corasaniti, Shinobu Sakurada

   While discussion concerning the validity of the plant approach to nutrition and disease treatment continues, the explosion of natural product use has generated concern regarding their effectiveness and possible danger. Using a rational, sequential approach, this book explores the development of...

   March 2011 | 978-1-4398376-8-9 | Hardback (CRC Press)

4. Melatonin in the Promotion of Health, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Ronald Ross Watson

   This new edition presents information on how melatonin is synthesized and produced in the body as well as how this hormone affects several diseases. The book heavily focuses on prevention as well as treatment of various human disease states including behavior disorders, mental disorders, breast...

   March 2011 | 978-1-4398397-9-9 | Hardback (CRC Press)

5. Herbal and Traditional Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects, Second Edition, 2nd Edition

   Edited by Iris F. F. Benzie

   Responding to the increased popularity of herbal medicines and other forms of complementary or alternative medicine in countries around the world, this reference reviews and evaluates various safety, toxicity, and quality-control issues related to the use of traditional and herbal products for...

   March 2011 | 978-1-4398071-3-2 | Hardback (CRC Press)

6. Arthritis: Pathophysiology, Prevention, and Therapeutics

   Edited by Debasis Bagchi, Hiroyoshi Moriyama, Siba P. Raychaudhuri

   Written as an overall analysis of available arthritis treatments, this book covers pathophysiology, traditional medicine, alternative therapies, and lifestyle changes. The book focuses on treatment regiments, including synthetic drugs, their safety and toxicity; natural and herbal products; healthy...

   March 2011 | 978-1-4398168-6-8 | Hardback (CRC Press)
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   Ethnomedicinal Plants: Revitalizing of Traditional Knowledge of Herbs

   Edited by M. K. Rai, D. Acharya, Jose Luis Rios

   Interest in ethnomedicine is growing globally. It is expected that new ethnopharmacological studies and reviews will further bolster scientific interest in ethnomedicine, leading to an increase in its therapeutic potential in healthcare and medicine. This book presents recent information on...

   November 2010 | 978-1-57808-696-2 | Hardback (Science Publishers)
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   Herbalism, Phytochemistry and Ethnopharmacology

   Edited by A. Singh

   October 2010 | 978-1-57808-697-9 | Hardback (Science Publishers)

9. Citrus Oils: Composition, Advanced Analytical Techniques, Contaminants, and Biological Activity

   Edited by Giovanni Dugo, Luigi Mondello

   World production of citrus fruits is still growing. About 30 percent goes into industrial production, in which essential oil and juice are the main products. The application of these products include foods, pharmaceuticals, and cosmetics. This books presents the most current research on methods of...

   October 2010 | 978-1-4398002-8-7 | Hardback (CRC Press)
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    Micronutrients in Health and Disease

    By Kedar N. Prasad

    Increased oxidative stress due to the production of excessive amounts of free radicals along with the effects of chronic inflammation play a major role in the initiation and progression of a host of disease states, ranging from cancer to posttraumatic stress disorder. In varying doses,...

    September 2010 | 978-1-4398210-6-0 | Hardback (CRC Press)