3rd Edition

Tyler's Herbs of Choice The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Third Edition

By Dennis V.C. Awang Copyright 2009
296 Pages
by CRC Press

296 Pages 14 B/W Illustrations
by CRC Press

296 Pages
by CRC Press

Does Echinacea fight the common cold? Does St. John’s Wort (SJW) really counteract depression? What about chondroitin for joint health? Today’s healthcare professionals are increasingly confronted with questions from patients who want to use herbal supplements to treat various conditions. A critical and scientific assessment of medicinal plant research by an internationally recognized researcher... Read more

Basic principles. Contents and use of subsequent chapters. Digestive system problems. Kidney, urinary tract, and prostate problems. Respiratory tract problems. Cardiovascular system problems. Nervous system disorders. Endocrine and metabolic problems. Arthritic and musculoskeletal disorders. Problems of the skin, mucous membranes, and gingival. Performance and immune deficiencies.

Biography

Dr. Dennis V.C. Awang was employed as a research scientist at Health and Welfare Canada for 24 years, prior to establishing his own consulting business. At the Bureau of Drug Research of the Health Protection Branch, he directed research in support of the regulatory bureau of the Drugs Directorate, the areas of drug stability and methodology development for antibiotics, hormones, and natural products. He was also, for many years, the official spokesperson in herbal science for the Canadian government. Dr. Awang was recently appointed co-editor for North America of the journal Phytomedicine.