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Rational Phytotherapy

A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists

  • The indispensable standard reference work for medical practitioners and pharmacists
  • Based on the 100 most widely prescribed herbal medications in Germany
  • Covers phytomedicines that have been pharmacologically and clinically tested
  • Gives a rapid overview of efficacy and tolerance
  • Clearly organized by organ systems and indications
  • Highlights current developments in research and drug policies
  • New to the fifth edition:
  • Herbal versus synthetic drugs in prescribing practice;
  • The "therapeutic context" and its impact on treatment efficacy;
  • Fully revised chapters on the respiratory tract and digestive organs;
  • Copious new data on the central nervous system;
  • All tables of studies and medications updated to the year 2002

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Table of contents (9 chapters)

  1. Front Matter

    Pages I-XX
  2. Medicinal Plants, Phytomedicines, and Phytotherapy

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 1-42
  3. Central Nervous System

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 43-123
  4. Cardiovascular System

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 125-187
  5. Respiratory System

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 189-223
  6. Digestive System

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 225-290
  7. Urinary Tract

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 291-316
  8. Gynecologic Indications for Herbal Remedies

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 317-332
  9. Skin, Trauma, Rheumatism, and Pain

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 333-368
  10. Agents that Increase Resistance to Diseases

    • Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler
    Pages 369-398
  11. Back Matter

    Pages 399-417

About this book

This book is a practice-oriented introduction to phytotherapy. Methodically classified by organic systems and fields of application, it offers a quick insight into dosage, form of application and effects of the most important herbal remedies. Only those herbal remedies that are of pharmacological and clinical efficiency have been considered. The authors are highly experienced in the field of postgraduate medical education, and, with this work, present an indispensable reference book for the medical practice. All practitioners and pharmacists interested in treatment with herbal remedies should have this book at their disposal.

Authors and Affiliations

  • Berlin, Germany

    Volker Schulz

  • Institut für Pharmakognosie und Phytochemie, Freien Universität Berlin, München, Germany

    Rudolf Hänsel

  • München, Germany

    Rudolf Hänsel

  • American Botanical Council, Austin, USA

    Mark Blumenthal

Bibliographic Information

  • Book Title: Rational Phytotherapy

  • Book Subtitle: A Reference Guide for Physicians and Pharmacists

  • Authors: Volker Schulz, Rudolf Hänsel, Mark Blumenthal, Varro E. Tyler

  • DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-662-09666-6

  • Publisher: Springer Berlin, Heidelberg

  • eBook Packages: Springer Book Archive

  • Copyright Information: Springer-Verlag Berlin Heidelberg 2004

  • Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-540-40832-1Published: 15 July 2004

  • Softcover ISBN: 978-3-642-07406-6Published: 12 December 2011

  • eBook ISBN: 978-3-662-09666-6Published: 09 March 2013

  • Edition Number: 5

  • Number of Pages: XX, 417

  • Number of Illustrations: 35 b/w illustrations, 797 illustrations in colour

  • Topics: General Practice / Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pharmacy, Complementary & Alternative Medicine

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Softcover Book USD 99.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Compact, lightweight edition
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Hardcover Book USD 139.99
Price excludes VAT (USA)
  • Durable hardcover edition
  • Dispatched in 3 to 5 business days
  • Free shipping worldwide - see info

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