The Complete Guide To Natural Medicines

Written by a Pharmacist in response to the increasing interest in natural medicines, this user-friendly guide provides a comprehensive reference source for those interested in both complementary and orthodox healthcare methods. - Comprehensive, practical, easy to use and jargon-free. - Clearly cross-referenced throughout to related entries and further information - A-Z guide to medicinal substances and remedies of natural origin, - whether animal, vegetable or mineral, - their sources, properties, actions and uses - Product Index of licensed medicines and remedies organised by therapeutic category, each divided into sections for herbal, homeopathic, anthroposophical and allopathic preparations. - Glossary of terms both chemical and medical - Index of herbs by their actions. - Listings of support organisations and mail-order suppliers This invaluable handbook of natural medicines can be used to find suitable remedies, to alleviate symptoms, treat a range of health problems and ailments and help the healing process. Practical, yet authoritative, the easy to follow advice includes contra-indications, restrictions on use, warnings about adverse reactions and side-effects as well as possible interactions with prescribed medication.