Herbs and Natural Supplements, 4th Edition: An evidence-based guide is an authoritative, evidence-based reference. This two volume resource is essential to the safe and effective use of herbal, nutritional and food supplements. The second volume provides current, evidence-based monographs on the 132 most popular herbs, nutrients and food supplements. Organised alphabetically, each monograph includes: . Historical and clinical notes . Main actions and indications . Adverse reactions . Contraindications and precautions . Safety in pregnancy . Patient FAQs. Provides up-to-date evidence on the latest research impacting on herbal and natural medicine by top leaders within the fields of Pharmacy, Herbal Medicine and Natural Medicine.

Introduction to complementary medicine -- Introduction to herbal medicine -- Introduction to clinical nutrition -- Introduction to aromatherapy -- Introduction to food as medicine -- Introduction to the practice of intergrative medicine -- Safety of complementary medicines -- Interactions with herbal and natural medicines -- Preoperative care: considerations -- Cancer and the safety of complementary medicines -- Herbs and natural supplements in pregnancy -- Introduction to wellness.