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Professional’s Handbook of Complementary and Alternative Medicines, 3rd editionby Charles W. Fetrow and Juan R. AvilaEnglish | ISBN: 1582552436 | 2003 | 976 pages | PDF | 6 MBThis fully updated Third Edition provides the latest worldwide research on every herbal agent in common use today. Its monographs are based on the results of clinical studies, examining the existing evidence and comparing it with manufacturer’s claims. Each monograph covers the most commonly known generic name, synonyms, common trade names, common forms, source, chemical components, actions, reported uses, dosage, adverse reactions broken down by body system, interactions, contraindications and precautions, special considerations, analysis, and references. New to this edition are 15 new herbal monographs and Patient Counseling Tips in a quick reference format. Appendices include potential drug herb interactions, potentially unsafe plants, herbal agents resource list, and an herbal agent information sheet. From Library JournalAlthough written for healthcare professionals by two professors of pharmacokinetics, this handy little compendium to botanical medicine has a legitimate place in consumer collections where users expect to find standard pharmacopeias. Easy to use and fully referenced, this handbook lists some 300 herbal remedies; each entry includes generic and common trade names, actions, dosage, adverse reactions, contradictions and precautions, and more. Special logos, like “alert symbol,” “Research findings,” “Folklore,” etc., enhance the reference’s appeal.Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc. –This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.Amazon Reviews:5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Professional ReferenceBy A Customer on March 23, 2000This is a one of a kind! The well-researched and in-depth science used makes it extremely handy when posed with questions about the most obscure alternative medicines. Dosing, drug interactions, side effects, and sources are all listed. Very handy.5.0 out of 5 stars one of my most used texts: an essential, a gemBy Amazon Customer on November 16, 2005In day to day practice I probably refer to this book as much as many others combined: in our oncology centre about 40-60% of patients are using some form of alternative medicine.This book is better than the others I own (Mills phytotherapy, the german commission E monographs, Yang Chinese herbal medicines).This book is not intended as a prescription guide, but it is superb for evaluating a given preparation. It provides a quick summary of over 300 compounds: an introduction covering forms, components, actions and reported uses as well as standard dosing. This is followed by adverse reactions, interactions and precautions together with a commentary. This is where this little book stands out.My only disappointment with the book has been when the compound of interest does not appear within its covers: a lot is crammed into 800 odd pages though. However each edition has increased its coverage (so should you upgrade your edition: yes!!).2.0 out of 5 stars Well written, but biasedBy DMA on February 3, 2009If you are looking for a reason to tell a patient not to use any alternative medicine, this is your book. If, however, you’d like a book on safe and effective alternative medicine, as the title suggests, you will be disappointed. This text appears to be funded by one or more pharmaceutical interest. When studies that support the efficacy of a particular therapy are actually mentioned, they are later brought into question. However, even the most anecdotal negative study will be highlighted. The message of this book is: There is no alternative medicine. Sadly, there seems to be no source that will fairly assess the risks and the rewards of alternative therapy. Keep looking.5.0 out of 5 stars Great book for health care professionals!By Family doc on December 29, 2006This is the most useful herbal I have come across. I am a primary care doctor and many of my patients have questions regarding “alternative medicines”. This book lists hundreds of herbs! Each listing includes common trade names and forms, source, chemical components, actions, reported uses, dosage, adverse reactions, interactions, contraindications and precautions, special considerations, and points of interest. Any scientific studies are also presented and analyzed, and there are references at the end of each listing. There are useful tables at the back of the book summarizing drug interactions, herbal agents to avoid in pregnancy, potentially unsafe plants, therapeutic monitoring guidelines, and herbal agents listed as unsafe by the FDA. I would recommend this book to my fellow physicians, pharmacists, and alternative medicine practitioners who have a special interest in herbal medicines.5.0 out of 5 stars Must have for a PCPBy ShaSha on February 8, 2015One of a kind! Awesome to help your patient who are interested more in witchcraft than medication and would like you to know your opinion. Also great to change your patient mind by reading the side effect section of what they are consuming. Very happy with this purchase