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,...
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Fundamentals of Pharmacognosy and Phytotherapy is a landmark textbook that covers this spectrum of medicinal plant use. Written by leading experts in this field, this book takes the reader through the history, identification and quality assurance of plant-based medicines to their therapeutic properties, safety and compatibility and interaction with prescribed drugs. Aimed at students of all healthcare professions, including pharmacy, medicine, nursing...