Elizabeth M. Williamson
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Essential oils are widely used in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, foods, and household goods. Their safe use is of huge importance to everyone, as some essential oils can be toxic if misused. The authors analyze the hazards and risks based on biological actions, drug interactions, and different routes of exposure.
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"A referenced cyclopaedia giving the uses, preparations, doses, synonyms and distinctive characters of all botanical drugs used in medicine." Intended for use of professionals and lay public. Alphabetical arrangement by common plant names. Entries include common and scientific names, synonyms, habitat, description, part used, medicinal use, constituents, preparations, and regulatory status. Miscellaneous appendixes. Indexes of botanical names,...