Written specifically for the conventional medical healthcare provider, Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care forms an integral part of the primary care tool belt. Through a series of system-based disease tables, this unique title provides quick, authoritative guidance for the busy practitioner whose patient is requesting guidance on medicinal herbs. The disease tables are supported by herbal monographs that provide expanded details of the available preclinical and clinical evidence laid out in a system-based sequence. Together with the section on herbal basics, this practical reference contains the information today’s medical healthcare providers need to develop familiarity with and confidence in the prescription of medicinal herbs.
1. Introduction - p. page_xiii 2. Part 1: Herbal Basics—The History, Terminology, and Unique Characteristics of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_xiv 3. 1: The Ancient History and Modern Regulation of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_3 4. 2: The Herbal Niche in the Spectrum of Integrative Medicine - p. page_9 5. 3: Medicinal Herb Preparations - p. page_13 6. 4: The Chemistry of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_17 7. 5: Medicinal Herb Safety - p. page_27 8. 6: Medicinal Herb Research - p. page_33 9. 7: The Practical Use of Herbs for Common Primary Care Conditions—The Good, the Bad, and the Drugless - p. page_39 10. Part 2: Disease Tables - p. page_41 11. Introduction - p. page_43 12. Section I: System-Based Diseases - p. page_43 13. 8: EENT Noninfectious Disorders - p. page_47 14. 9: Pulmonary Disorders - p. page_53 15. 10: Cardiovascular Disorders - p. page_57 16. 11: Gastrointestinal Disorders - p. page_73 17. 12: Nephrological and Urological Disorders - p. page_85 18. 13: Women’s Breast and Genitourinary Disorders - p. page_89 19. 14: Men’s Genitourinary Disorders - p. page_101 20. 15: Musculoskeletal Disorders - p. page_105 21. 16: Neurological Disorders - p. page_111 22. 17: Psychiatric Disorders - p. page_121 23. 18: DermatologicAL Disorders - p. page_133 24. Section II: Generalized Systemic Disorders - p. page_141 25. 19: Endocrine Disorders - p. page_145 26. 20: Disorders of Vitality - p. page_147 27. 21: Immune System Disorders - p. page_151 28. 22: Infectious Diseases - p. page_159 29. 23: Hematology and Oncology - p. page_167 30. Part 3: Herbal Monographs with References - p. page_173 31. Introduction - p. page_175 32. 24: Aloe (Aloe vera, Aloe barbardensis): Leaf and Leaf Pulp - p. page_179 33. 25: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): Whole Plant - p. page_189 34. 26: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Root - p. page_195 35. 27: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus/propinquus): Root - p. page_203 36. 28: Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): Leaf - p. page_211 37. 29: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus): Fruit - p. page_217 38. 30: Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa/Cimicifuga racemosa): Root - p. page_225 39. 31: Black Seed/Nigella/Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Seed - p. page_235 40. 32: Burdock (Arctium lappa): Roots and Seeds - p. page_253 41. 33: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): Leaf, Rhizome, Root - p. page_257 42. 34: Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Flower - p. page_263 43. 35: Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita/chamomilla) and Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile): Flower - p. page_269 44. 36: Chasteberry/Chaste Tree/Vitex (Vitex agnus castus): Fruit - p. page_279 45. 37: Coleus (Coleus forskohlii): Root - p. page_289 46. 38: Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon): Fruit - p. page_295 47. 39: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Leaf and Root - p. page_303 48. 40: Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis): Root - p. page_309 49. 41: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia): Leaf, Flower, Stem, Root - p. page_317 50. 42: Elderberry/Elder Berry and Flower (Sambucus nigra): Fruit and Flower - p. page_323 51. 43: Eleuthero/Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus/Acanthopanax senticosus): Root - p. page_327 52. 44: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Seed, Leaf, Root - p. page_335 53. 45: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Seed - p. page_341 54. 46: Frankincense/Boswellia (Boswellia serrata/sacra/carterii): Bark Resin - p. page_351 55. 47: Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Root - p. page_361 56. 48: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Leaf - p. page_373 57. 49: Ginsengs: Asian/Korean/Chinese (Panax ginseng) and American (Panax quinquefolius): Root - p. page_385 58. 50: Goji Berry/Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum): Fruit - p. page_409 59. 51: Gymnema/Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre): Leaf - p. page_415 60. 52: Gynostemma/Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum): Leaf - p. page_421 61. 53: Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha, laevigata, and Several Other Species): Leaf, Flower, Fruit - p. page_427 62. 54: Holy Basil/Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum/sanctum): Leaf - p. page_437 63. 55: Hops/Hop (Humulus lupulus): Strobiles - p. page_441 64. 56: Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Seed - p. page_451 65. 57: Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_457 66. 58: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Leaf - p. page_463 67. 59: Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Root - p. page_475 68. 60: Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Root - p. page_489 69. 61: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Seeds, Flower Heads - p. page_495 70. 62: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_511 71. 63: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): (Flowering Vine) - p. page_515 72. 64: Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Leaf - p. page_523 73. 65: Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea): Root - p. page_535 74. 66: Saffron (Crocus sativus): Stigma, Petal - p. page_545 75. 67: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Flowering Buds and Tops - p. page_569 76. 68: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens): Fruit - p. page_579 77. 69: Schisandra/Schizandra (Schisandra chinensis): Fruit - p. page_587 78. 70: Skullcap/Scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis, Scutellaria lateriflora): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_593 79. 71: Stinging Nettle/Nettles/Nettle (Urtica dioica, Urtica urens): Leaf, Root - p. page_599 80. 72: Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris): Fruit, Above-Ground Parts, Root - p. page_609 81. 73: Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Root - p. page_615 82. 74: Umckaloabo/South African Geranium (Pelargonium sidoides): Root - p. page_637 83. 75: UVA URSI/Bearberry/Kinnikinic/Bear Grape (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): Leaf - p. page_645 84. 76: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): Root - p. page_649 85. 77: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Flower, Leaf - p. page_663 86. Appendix I: Medical and research abbreviations - p. page_669 87. Appendix II: Bibliography and additional resources - p. page_677 88. Index - p. page_679
Written specifically for the conventional medical healthcare provider, Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care forms an integral part of the primary care tool belt. Through a series of system-based disease tables, this unique title provides quick, authoritative guidance for the busy practitioner whose patient is requesting guidance on medicinal herbs. The disease tables are supported by herbal monographs that provide expanded details of the available preclinical and clinical evidence laid out in a system-based sequence. Together with the section on herbal basics, this practical reference contains the information today’s medical healthcare providers need to develop familiarity with and confidence in the prescription of medicinal herbs.
1. Introduction - p. page_xiii 2. Part 1: Herbal Basics—The History, Terminology, and Unique Characteristics of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_xiv 3. 1: The Ancient History and Modern Regulation of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_3 4. 2: The Herbal Niche in the Spectrum of Integrative Medicine - p. page_9 5. 3: Medicinal Herb Preparations - p. page_13 6. 4: The Chemistry of Medicinal Herbs - p. page_17 7. 5: Medicinal Herb Safety - p. page_27 8. 6: Medicinal Herb Research - p. page_33 9. 7: The Practical Use of Herbs for Common Primary Care Conditions—The Good, the Bad, and the Drugless - p. page_39 10. Part 2: Disease Tables - p. page_41 11. Introduction - p. page_43 12. Section I: System-Based Diseases - p. page_43 13. 8: EENT Noninfectious Disorders - p. page_47 14. 9: Pulmonary Disorders - p. page_53 15. 10: Cardiovascular Disorders - p. page_57 16. 11: Gastrointestinal Disorders - p. page_73 17. 12: Nephrological and Urological Disorders - p. page_85 18. 13: Women’s Breast and Genitourinary Disorders - p. page_89 19. 14: Men’s Genitourinary Disorders - p. page_101 20. 15: Musculoskeletal Disorders - p. page_105 21. 16: Neurological Disorders - p. page_111 22. 17: Psychiatric Disorders - p. page_121 23. 18: DermatologicAL Disorders - p. page_133 24. Section II: Generalized Systemic Disorders - p. page_141 25. 19: Endocrine Disorders - p. page_145 26. 20: Disorders of Vitality - p. page_147 27. 21: Immune System Disorders - p. page_151 28. 22: Infectious Diseases - p. page_159 29. 23: Hematology and Oncology - p. page_167 30. Part 3: Herbal Monographs with References - p. page_173 31. Introduction - p. page_175 32. 24: Aloe (Aloe vera, Aloe barbardensis): Leaf and Leaf Pulp - p. page_179 33. 25: Andrographis (Andrographis paniculata): Whole Plant - p. page_189 34. 26: Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera): Root - p. page_195 35. 27: Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus/propinquus): Root - p. page_203 36. 28: Bacopa (Bacopa monnieri): Leaf - p. page_211 37. 29: Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus): Fruit - p. page_217 38. 30: Black Cohosh (Actaea racemosa/Cimicifuga racemosa): Root - p. page_225 39. 31: Black Seed/Nigella/Black Cumin (Nigella sativa): Seed - p. page_235 40. 32: Burdock (Arctium lappa): Roots and Seeds - p. page_253 41. 33: Butterbur (Petasites hybridus): Leaf, Rhizome, Root - p. page_257 42. 34: Calendula (Calendula officinalis): Flower - p. page_263 43. 35: Chamomile, German (Matricaria recutita/chamomilla) and Chamomile, Roman (Chamaemelum nobile): Flower - p. page_269 44. 36: Chasteberry/Chaste Tree/Vitex (Vitex agnus castus): Fruit - p. page_279 45. 37: Coleus (Coleus forskohlii): Root - p. page_289 46. 38: Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon): Fruit - p. page_295 47. 39: Dandelion (Taraxacum officinale): Leaf and Root - p. page_303 48. 40: Dong Quai (Angelica sinensis): Root - p. page_309 49. 41: Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea, Echinacea angustifolia): Leaf, Flower, Stem, Root - p. page_317 50. 42: Elderberry/Elder Berry and Flower (Sambucus nigra): Fruit and Flower - p. page_323 51. 43: Eleuthero/Siberian ginseng (Eleutherococcus senticosus/Acanthopanax senticosus): Root - p. page_327 52. 44: Fennel (Foeniculum vulgare): Seed, Leaf, Root - p. page_335 53. 45: Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum): Seed - p. page_341 54. 46: Frankincense/Boswellia (Boswellia serrata/sacra/carterii): Bark Resin - p. page_351 55. 47: Ginger (Zingiber officinale): Root - p. page_361 56. 48: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba): Leaf - p. page_373 57. 49: Ginsengs: Asian/Korean/Chinese (Panax ginseng) and American (Panax quinquefolius): Root - p. page_385 58. 50: Goji Berry/Wolfberry (Lycium barbarum): Fruit - p. page_409 59. 51: Gymnema/Gurmar (Gymnema sylvestre): Leaf - p. page_415 60. 52: Gynostemma/Jiaogulan (Gynostemma pentaphyllum): Leaf - p. page_421 61. 53: Hawthorn (Crataegus oxycantha, laevigata, and Several Other Species): Leaf, Flower, Fruit - p. page_427 62. 54: Holy Basil/Tulsi (Ocimum tenuiflorum/sanctum): Leaf - p. page_437 63. 55: Hops/Hop (Humulus lupulus): Strobiles - p. page_441 64. 56: Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum): Seed - p. page_451 65. 57: Horsetail (Equisetum arvense): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_457 66. 58: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis): Leaf - p. page_463 67. 59: Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra): Root - p. page_475 68. 60: Maca (Lepidium meyenii): Root - p. page_489 69. 61: Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum): Seeds, Flower Heads - p. page_495 70. 62: Motherwort (Leonurus cardiaca): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_511 71. 63: Passionflower (Passiflora incarnata): (Flowering Vine) - p. page_515 72. 64: Peppermint (Mentha piperita): Leaf - p. page_523 73. 65: Rhodiola (Rhodiola rosea): Root - p. page_535 74. 66: Saffron (Crocus sativus): Stigma, Petal - p. page_545 75. 67: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum): Flowering Buds and Tops - p. page_569 76. 68: Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens): Fruit - p. page_579 77. 69: Schisandra/Schizandra (Schisandra chinensis): Fruit - p. page_587 78. 70: Skullcap/Scullcap (Scutellaria baicalensis, Scutellaria lateriflora): Above-Ground Parts - p. page_593 79. 71: Stinging Nettle/Nettles/Nettle (Urtica dioica, Urtica urens): Leaf, Root - p. page_599 80. 72: Tribulus (Tribulus terrestris): Fruit, Above-Ground Parts, Root - p. page_609 81. 73: Turmeric (Curcuma longa): Root - p. page_615 82. 74: Umckaloabo/South African Geranium (Pelargonium sidoides): Root - p. page_637 83. 75: UVA URSI/Bearberry/Kinnikinic/Bear Grape (Arctostaphylos uva-ursi): Leaf - p. page_645 84. 76: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis): Root - p. page_649 85. 77: Yarrow (Achillea millefolium): Flower, Leaf - p. page_663 86. Appendix I: Medical and research abbreviations - p. page_669 87. Appendix II: Bibliography and additional resources - p. page_677 88. Index - p. page_679
