description: HERBAL MEDICINE FROM A WESTERN POINT OF VIEWHerbal remedies have become a major factor in American health care. Botanicals like Ginseng, Ma Huang, St. John's Wort, and Valerian are now household words throughout the world. Since many of these natural drugs are sold over the counter, often consumers mistakenly assume that they are completely safe. However, serious adverse effects sometimes occur, especially when taken in conjunction with prescription drugs.Conversely, pharmacists, pharmacologists, and physicians are more hesitant to accept the beneficial effects of herbal drugs without seeing scientific evidence. The Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine provides this evidence and addresses other important issues in a clear, easy-to-understand manner. It breaks down herbal medications to their molecular level to show how they bring about both their healing benefits and their side effects.MEDICINAL HERBS ALSO HAVE A USEFULNESS BEYOND WHAT THEIR OVER-THE-COUNTER FORMS PROVIDE.Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine gives you a better understanding of how natural 
language: English
title: Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine
titlecomplete: Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine
ratings_count: 3
publisher: CRC Press