About Herbal Medicines

The use of complementary and alternative medicines ( CAM) has increased rapidly over recent years and the global market for herbal products has risen dramatically.

Written by experts in the fields of pharmacognosy, phytochemistry, phytopharmacy, clinical herbal medicines, phytopharmacovigilance and regulation of herbal medicinal products, Herbal Medicines is an invaluable online resource for pharmacists and other healthcare professionals who require evidence-based information on herbal medicines used for treatment and prevention of health problems.

Purpose

• To address the issues of quality, safety and efficacy by providing scientifically rigorous, impartial, evidence- based, information on medicinal herbs
• To enable the healthcare professional to advise on the rational and safe use of herbal medicines

Uses

• For information about the constituents of a herbal medicinal product
• For information about the clinical indication and dosage of a herbal medicinal product
• For data on the safety and interactions of a herbal medicine
• To find a product or manufacturer from over 35 countries