Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition
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Rating | : | 4.35 (550 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0849370507 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 699 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2013-09-10 |
Language | : | English |
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All levels." - P.W. One might expect the cover of this book to become well worn due to the number of people that would browse its pages. Bonate, Pharmaceutical Research, October 2002 praise for the first edition "offers a balanced approach that spans the gap between the hype in many popular herb books and the wariness of most scientific textsVery helpful diagrams with charts explaining physiological actions accompany almost every section." - American Herb Association, December 2002 praise for the first edition "The author is well qualified to undertake such a challenging and important task to bridge the knowledge gap for herbal medicines by providing pharmacodynamic information that is currently available. Praise for the first edition: "I was impressed by th
"Five Stars" according to Lyn Balston. very good I recommend it
Today’s QuestionsDevoting entire chapters to the most influential herbal remedies, the text either endorses or debunks popular conceptions with pure scientific data. The author provides answers to today’s naturopathic questions by paying particular attention to the chronic diseases engendered by obesity, as well as Alzheimer’s, cancer, imbalances of neurotransmitters such as Parkinson’s, and depression. The Latest ResearchIncorporating current research on the devastating role of chronic systemic inflammation and the cumulative effect of poor oxygen metabolism and free radicals on changes in mitochondrial DNA, enzyme activity, and accelerations in the aging process, the text bridges the gap between ancient remedies and modern knowledge. Effective TreatmentDeconstructing the molecular mystery that is the interaction among herbal properties, physiology, and disease, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Me