The Complete German Commission E Monographs , developed by the American Botanical Council, set the benchmark as the leading government-sanctioned authority on herbs. Now from the same renowned source comes Herbal Medicine - Expanded Commission E Monographs
This follow up book has been published in response to the public's interest in having access to more scientific information documenting the efficacy of the herbs most commonly used medicinally today. The editors have taken the monographs of the best selling herbs such as echinacea, St John's wort, ginseng and garlic, and provided additional and more up-to-date information. Full colour photographs introduce each of the 135 monographs and the information is clearly laid out to enable quick referral and everyday use.

- Monographs with new in-depth overviews that discuss history, recent clinical studies, safety issues and quality standards
- Expanded sections on chemistry and pharmacology
- Specific recommendations on use of herbs during pregnancy and lactation
- Quick Look cross-referencing system for uses, duration of use, contraindications, side effects, pharmacological actions, interactions, pregnancy
- Dosage and administration section now offers guidance on multiple types of herbal preparations

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- For those who prefer the accessibility of a CD-ROM, the user-friendly features of Herbal Medicine's CD (IBM) allow instant access to information with just a click of a mouse.

Angelica root, Arnica flower, Artichoke leaf, Asparagus root, Bilberry fruit, Black Cohosh root, Blessed Thistle herb, Boldo leaf, Bromelain, Buckthorn bark, Butcher's Broom, Calendula flower, Cascara Sagrada bark, Cayenne pepper, Chamomile flower - German, Chaste Tree fruit, Cinnamon bark, Cinnamon bark - Chinese, Cola nut, Coriander seed, Dandelion herb, Dandelion root with herb, Devil's Claw root, Echinacea Angustifolia herb and root/Pallida herb, Echinacea Pallida root, Echinacea Purpurea root, Echinacea Purpurea rrot, Elder flower, Eleuthero root, Ephedra, Eucalyptus leaf, Eucalyptus oil, Fennel oil, Fennel seed, Flaxseed, Garlic, Gentian root, Ginger root, Goldenrod, Hawthorn berry, Hawthorn flower, Hawthorn leaf, Hawthorn leaf with flower, Hops, Horehound herb, Horse chestnut seed extract, Horseradish, Horsetail herb, Iceland moss, Ivy leaf, Juniper berry, Kava Kava rhizome (root), Lavender flower, Lemon balm, Licorice root, Linden flower, Marshmallow leaf, Marshmallow root, Mate, Meadowsweet, Milk Thistle fruit, Mint oil, Motherwort herb, Mullien flower, Myrhh, Oak bark, Oat straw, Onion, Orange peel bitter, Parsley root and herb, Passionflower herb, Peppermint leaf, Peppermint oil, Pine Needle oil, Plantain, Poplar bud, Psyllium seed, Psyllium seed husk, Pumpkin seed, Rosemaru seed, Sage leaf, Saw Palmetto berry, Senna leaf, Senna pod, Shepherd's purse, Soy Lecithin, Soy Phospholipid, St. John's wort, Stinging nettle herb and leaf, Stinging nettle root, Thyme, Turmeric root, Usnea, Uva Ursi leaf, Valerian root, Walnut leaf, Watercress, Willow bark,Witch Hazel leaf and bark, Yarrow, Yeast, Brewer's, Yohimbe bark. Quick Look Quick references. Appendices
544 pages