Evidence-based Herbal Medicine

A handbook of practical, objective, and clinically oriented information on the use of herbalism in health care.
Potentially useful herbal medicines are differentiated from the many popular herbs of dubious value
A report card format allows quick reading and easy access to relevant information
Herbs are graded, with grades determined by usefulness, effectiveness, availability, and safety
Handbook size-can be carried in lab coat
Analyses-based on controlled studies, or meta-analyses or systematic reviews of the primary literature
Sections of each report card include: Uses; Pharmacology; Clinical Trials; Adverse Effects; Preparations and Dose; Contraindications, Interactions, and Warnings; Conclusion and Recommendations; References
An appendix lists and reviews other herbal medicine information resources
Nonherbal dietary supplements also are addressed in a separate section.