Botanical Safety Handbook: Guidelines for the Safe Use and Labeling for Herbs in Commerce ANNOTATION
"...provides readily accessible safety data in an easy-to- use classification system for over 600 common herbs...covers regulatory status, standard dosage, and common toxicity concerns...edited by respected leaders in the industry."
FROM THE PUBLISHER
The consumption of herbal products continues to increase, with anestimated sales growth of 10-15% per year projected through the end of the 1990s. As more and more consumers use herbs, it becomes that much more important to ensure that the herbs are used properly and safely.
While herbs generally have a safe consumption history, information relevant to specific herbs and particular populations has not been easily available. The Botanical Safety Handbook provides readily accessible safety data in an easy-to-use classification system for more than 600 commonly sold herbs. The handbook also features additional information regarding international regulatory status, standard dosage, and certain common toxicity concerns. The editors of this book are among the most respected leaders in the herbal products industry.
Their experience includes years of clinical practice, manufacturing and industry governance, and significant writing and lecturing about herbs.
The Botanical Safety Handbook is for manufacturers of herbal products, health professionals who prescribe herbal remedies, and the consumer. This is a valuable resource for the safe dispensation of herbal products, and will help ensure the safe consumption of herbs through the 1990s and beyond.
FROM THE CRITICS
Booknews
Provides readily accessible safety data for some 600 commonly sold herbs. Plants are listed by genus, with alternate names and common names included. Each entry lists the part of the plant used and what it is commonly used for, its active ingredient(s), its safety classification, a notice regarding possible dangers, and additional notes. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
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