Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine

ISBN-13: 9780849370502 / Angielski / Twarda / 2006 / 699 str.

Manuchair Ebadi

Opis

Continuing in the tradition of the acclaimed first edition, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition examines in extensive detail the physiologic effects of complimentary and alternative therapies, foods, supplements, vitamins, and traditional herbal remedies. The author considers the site, mode, and mechanism of action to explain the desired and adverse effects and interactions of each herb, drug, and food in an encyclopedic volume. Today s Questions Devoting entire chapters to the most influential herbal remedies, the text either endorses or debunks popular conceptions with pure scientific data. The author provides answers to today s naturopathic questions by paying particular attention to the chronic diseases engendered by obesity, as well as Alzheimer s, cancer, imbalances of neurotransmitters such as Parkinson s, and depression. The Latest Research Incorporating current research on the devastating role of chronic systemic inflammation and the cumulative effect of poor oxygen metabolism and free radicals on changes in mitochondrial DNA, enzyme activity, and accelerations in the aging process, the text bridges the gap between ancient remedies and modern knowledge. Effective Treatment Deconstructing the molecular mystery that is the interaction among herbal properties, physiology, and disease, Pharmacodynamic Basis of Herbal Medicine, Second Edition opens the door to successful herbal treatment."

Recenzje

Praise for the first edition:
 “I was impressed by the scope and presentation of the material and would recommend it to anyone who wanted a good overall introduction to the pharmacology of herbs and plants”
— Peter L. Bonate, Pharmaceutical Research
praise for the first edition

“…offers a balanced approach that spans the gap between the hype in many popular herb books and the wariness of most scientific texts…Very helpful diagrams with charts explaining physiological actions accompany almost every section.”
— American Herb Association
praise for the first edition

“The author is well qualified to undertake such a challenging and important task to bridge the knowledge gap for herbal medicines by providing pharmacodynamic information that is currently available. …useful for both students of allopathic and traditional medicine.”
— Grace M. Kuo, PharmD, The Annals of Pharmacology
praise for the first edition

“Ebadi successfully catalogs and describes the most important of alternative health care practices in use today. … The content is often part folklore, tradition, or legend in addition to detailed scientific hypotheses and facts regarding the active constituents and mechanism(s) of action. One might expect the cover of this book to become well worn due to the number of people that would browse its pages. In that regard, the book is recommended for all readers desiring a general source of information about herbal medications. All levels.”
— P.W. Baures, Kansas State University, in CHOICE

Spis treści

The Pharmacokinetic Basis of Therapeutics Pharmacodynamics Adverse Reactions and Drug–Drug Interactions Herb–Drug Interactions Natural Products as a Resource for Established and New Drugs Alternative Therapies Herbal Therapeutics Then and Now Dietary Antioxidants Herbal Drugs and Their High Demand in Treating Diseases Algae Alkaloids Aloe and Colon Function Banisterine, Selegiline, and Parkinson’s Disease Belladonna Alkaloids: Autonomic Drugs Blueberry (Vaccinium) Botulinum Toxin Brussels Sprouts Cannabis Capsicum, Rosemary, and Turmeric Carotenoids Chocolate Cinchona Tree Coca Colchicine and Gout Compositae Curare and Neuromuscular Blockade Daffodil and Alzheimer’s Disease Eggplant Ephedrine (Ma Huang): A Decongestant and Vasopressor Ergot, Its Alkaloids, and Headache Flavonoids Flaxseed Folate in Fruit Food–Drug Interactions Foxglove, Cardiac Glycosides, and Congestive Heart Failure Ginkgo biloba Ginseng and Cholinergic Transmission Green, White, and Black Teas Herbal Plants and Tuberculosis Herbal Products for the Chemotherapy of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection Honey: The Nectar of Life Horseradish and Antiplatelet Actions Hypericum (St. John’s Wort) and Depression Ipecac Manuka and Fungal Disease Marine Therapeutics Morphine:Papaver somniferum Oats (Avena sativa L.) and Their Antioxidant Activity Olives and Olive Oil Onion and Garlic Immunoenhancing Actions of Plantain Plants and Diabetes Pomegranate Pycnogenol Pygeum africanum and Permixon for the Treatment of Patients with Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia Reserpine Rhubarb Saffron Salicylate Sex Herbs Sponges and Steroids Taxol (Paclitaxel) and Cancer Chemotherapy Tomatoes Ulcer Therapy with Herbal Medicine Valerian Vitamins and Diet Wheat Germ Wine Yogurt and the Immune System Specific References General References Index

O autorze

Manuchair Ebadi