A symbiosis of years of experience and current scientific research The growing demand by
patients for herbal medicine over the last decades to treat and prevent illness has made it
increasingly important for clinicians to become familiar with such herbal remedies. The third
edition of Herbal Medicine is the definitive work for clinicians currently using or seeking to
implement herbal medicine or phytotherapy in their daily practice. The work is organized into
eleven disease categories with specific indications for therapy. Detailed guidelines for the
application and preparation of herbal remedies a hallmark of all previous editions have been
enhanced in this new edition. First published in 1960 by Rudolf Weiss and later coauthored with
Volker Fintelmann both of whom were appointed members of the landmark German Commission E the
work undertakes a critical appraisal of age-old and new remedies and their utility in the
spectrum of total patient care. The more recent addition of Kenny Kuchta to the authorship
brings a valuable scientific pharmaceutical perspective to this classic work. Highlights of the
third edition include: Updated throughout with results of latest research Quick access to
required information through logical organization by organ structure and disorder New contents
on kava and nicotine dependence and additional medicinal plants Practical advice on the
contraindications and interactions for each remedy Reference tables searchable by herb or
disorder-ideal for everyday practice An introduction to plant morphology with over 100 color
photographs of medical plants This third edition of Herbal Medicine is a practical clinically
oriented guide to the modern field of phytotherapy. Filled with insights and tips from
international experts in herbal medicine this edition earns an essential place in the
libraries of both experienced practitioners and novices to the field. Publisher's Note:
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