Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care: An Evidence-Guided Reference for Healthcare Providers

Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care is a practical reference for conventional medical healthcare providers that provides quick answers and evidence-based prescribing guidance for medicinal herbs. It features 48 system-based disease tables, 55 monographs, an introductory section on the basics of medicinal herbs, and a glossary of terms. The enhanced eBook version allows access to all text, figures, and references on various devices.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 710 pages
Publication date: 24 September 2021
Publisher: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division

Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care is a vital resource for conventional medical healthcare providers, serving as an essential tool in their primary care arsenal. This unique title offers quick and authoritative guidance for practitioners faced with patients seeking information on medicinal herbs. Supported by comprehensive herbal monographs, the disease tables provide detailed insights into the available preclinical and clinical evidence, presented in a system-based sequence. In addition to the section on herbal basics, this practical reference encompasses the knowledge and confidence needed by medical healthcare providers to prescribe medicinal herbs effectively.

The book offers concise and timely answers, backed by robust evidence, to assist practitioners in making informed decisions regarding the use of medicinal herbs. It addresses complexities and co-morbidities in patient care, ensuring comprehensive and holistic approaches to healthcare.

Featuring 48 system-based disease tables, Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care identifies herbs based on the strength of evidence and outlines the potential benefits for other conditions the patient may have. Each table includes safety and precaution guidelines, summaries of preclinical and clinical trials, chemical constituents, and prescription options for the respective herbs.

Additionally, the book includes 55 monographs covering the most commonly used medicinal herbs. These monographs provide comprehensive information on herb safety, including dosage recommendations, potential interactions with other medications, and precautions to be taken. They also include summaries of preclinical and clinical trials, chemical constituents, and actions of the herbs. The monographs offer prescription options for each herb, catering to the diverse needs of patients.

A comprehensive introductory section on the basics of medicinal herbs aims to dispel common misconceptions and provide a solid foundation for understanding herbal medicine. Key topics such as herb-drug interactions are discussed in detail, with appropriate information on SARS-COV-2 where relevant. The book employs typical medical abbreviations throughout to enhance ease of use, and a glossary of terms is provided for non-medical and alternative health care providers.

Medicinal Herbs in Primary Care empowers conventional medical practitioners to partner with patients in determining safe herbal options when appropriate. It equips practitioners with the knowledge and skills to ensure the safety and well-being of their patients, fostering a collaborative approach to healthcare. By incorporating medicinal herbs into their practice, medical healthcare providers can offer their patients a holistic and complementary approach to their health and well-being.

Weight: 1088g
Dimension: 193 x 268 x 28 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780323846769