Does Echinacea fight the common cold? Does St. John’s Wort (SJW) really counteract depression? What about chondroitin for joint health? Today’s healthcare professionals are increasingly confronted with questions from patients who want to use herbal supplements to treat various conditions. A critical and scientific assessment of medicinal plant research by an internationally recognized researcher and writer in the field, Tyler’s Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals, Third Edition combines the scientific aspects of herbal medicine, phytomedicine, and pharmacognosy with the modern clinical trials that support the rationale for using plant products in healthcare.

Rev. ed. of: Tyler's herbs of choice / James E. Robbers, Varro E. Tyler. c1999.

Basic principles -- Contents and use of subsequent chapters -- Digestive system problems -- Kidney, urinary tract, and prostate problems -- Respiratory tract problems -- Cardiovascular system problems -- Nervous system disorders -- Endocrine and metabolic problems -- Arthritic and musculoskeletal disorders -- Problems of the skin, mucous membranes, and gingiva -- Performance and immune deficiencies.