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by: Linda B. White, Steven Foster, Herbs for Health Staff
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Binding: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 615.321
EAN: 9781579547059
ISBN: 1579547052
Label: Rodale Books
Manufacturer: Rodale Books
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 624
Publication Date: April 05, 2003
Publisher: Rodale Books
Sales Rank: 126196
Studio: Rodale Books
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Product Description:
The Herbal Drugstore, which has already sold hundreds of thousands of copies in hardcover, sifts through all the scientific research, facts, and opinions to provide objective, concise profiles of more than 280 drugs and drug categories, along with their herbal alternatives. For each health problem (almost 100 are listed), you can weigh the functions and side effects of the most common pharmaceutical treatments against the benefits and cautions of the best-known herbal remedies. -Accurate dosage information for using herbs safely and effectively -Essential information about potential herb-drug and herb-herb interactions -Comprehensive chart lists drugs and their herbal alternatives side by side -In-depth profiles of nearly 60 herbs, with explanations of herb sources, uses, and safety issues -Shopper's guide for choosing among various herb forms and brands -Detailed instructions for making your own herbal remedies
Amazon.com Review:
Readers may find the term herbal drugstore an oxymoron. But just as conventional drugstores carry prescription drugs and products for skin care, hair care, and even pet care, hundreds of manufacturers are now distributing herbal remedies and treatments for these same ailments and needs. 'And just as a conventional drugstore can be a bewildering place, competing herbal products can leave you confused as to what to buy,' according to authors Linda B. White, M.D. (Kids, Herbs, Health: A Parents' Guide to Natural Remedies) and Steven Foster (101 Medicinal Herbs: An Illustrated Guide). 'We created this book to be your guide to an ever-growing herbal marketplace.'
They deliver even more than they promise. This is one of the most comprehensive and well-written herbal guidebooks available. The opening pages are devoted to important discussions about herb usage, including safety tips (such as never giving herbs to children younger than 2 years old without your doctor's approval), dosage information, and how to make your own herbal remedies. It has a quick-glance chart of familiar ailments, along with a listing of commonly used drugs and herbal alternatives. (For instance, according to the chart, bladder infections are routinely treated with antibiotics, but numerous herbal remedies exist, including bearberry, cranberry, goldenseal, goldenrod, and Oregon grape root.)
The meat of the book, however, is devoted to an alphabetized listing of ailments as well as extensive discussions of herbal remedies, dosages, and ongoing treatments. For example, under 'sinus infection,' readers will find a list of symptoms, a sympathetic write-up about the causes and different kinds of infections, and a list of numerous herbs and treatments, from echinacea to the Chinese herb astragalus. Entries address minor ailments such as a hangover to serious diseases like diabetes and Parkinson's disease. The book closes with a thorough index and a listing of manufacturers that sell herbs. Without a doubt, this is the book for treating common ailments with herbs. Anyone interested in exploring alternatives to prescription drugs will find safe and sound advice within these informative pages. --Gail Hudson
Customer Reviews
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Rating:  - A Comprehensive Herbal Guide.
This book is a collection of knowledge from doctors and herbal practicioners that provides the reader with information to help make informed decisions on whether to use medicine or herbal alternatives.
This book is layed out well and is easy to navigate and use.
There are profiles of herbal treatments including effectiveness, possible side effects, and typical dosage. There are the usual cautions also.
The types of herbs are categorized.
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Rating: - Very Informative
I have read through this book once and I already like it. And now I will have another reference book to go to when illnesses come upon us. I used to work with pharmaceuticals and now I am very much interested in staying away from man-made drugs. Sometimes, when all else failse, I go to the doctor just to find out what is wrong. Then I go home and make my own herbal remedies.
It is easier to start using natural remedies before you start taking a lot of prescription drugs. There could be many ... Read More
Rating: - A Great Book for Alternative Cures
I have used this book for many years as it is the best source I have found to find alternative solutions to medical situations. It is extensive in its coverage and is the only resource I have found that tells both what medication would be prescribed by a doctor and what alternative can be used in its place. My copy is worn from usage and I have given a couple as gifts to friends.
Rating: - Herbal Drugstore
I have other books on herbs but this book is very thorough. It is easy to use as a reference book for remedies to real health issues. My husband read an article in the newspaper and I found additional information in the Herbal Drugstore. He took the book along on his doctor's visit and our doctor prescribed Niaspan instead of a statin to lower his cholesterol. In future discussions with my doctors I will ask if we can rely less on medication and try a more natural method of controling my healh issues.
Rating:  - A good book with a mixed result
I had a bit of trouble rating this one; I was tempted to give it a three but ultimately was forced to decide on a 2. If Amazon offered a 2 1/2 choice, I would have used it.
Don't get me wrong - I didn't dislike this book. It had it's good points but the negatives couldn't allow me to give it a 3 as an average rating. For the positive side of things, this book is massive, pretty, well organized, and written in a simple to understand manner.
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