Merrily A. Kuhn, RN, PhD, ND and David Winston, RH (AHG)

The advances of modern medicine meet the proven benefits of herbal therapy in this new second edition! This convenient pocket guide covers the essentials of herbal and supplement therapy by combining the traditional and scientific approaches to these popular treatment options. The 2^nd Edition details 115 commonly used botanicals, & 14 nutritional supplements. Each monograph provides information on pharmacology; traditional and current uses; side effects; contraindications and toxicities; long-term safety; use in pregnancy/lactation/children; and a bibliography listing research and references for the herb or supplement. 3 appendices give you additional references and more details on the use of herbs and supplements in certain conditions and diseases.

New to the Second Edition:

• 16 new herb monographs

• More detailed coverage of herbs & supplements, including a new monograph on fish oil supplements

• Updated references