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Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation - An Evidence-Based Approach

(E. Mills, JJ. Dugoua, D. Perri, G. Koren, eds). Taylor & Francis, 2006

Edward Mills Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Canada
Jean-Jacques Dugoua Canadian College of Naturopathic Medicine, Toronto, Canada
Dan Perri University of Toronto, Canada
Gideon Koren University of Toronto, Canada

Taylor & Francis
January 2006 / ISBN: 0415373921 / 360 pp.

Herbal Medicines in Pregnancy and Lactation focuses entirely on the therapeutics, safety and risk information of herbs and supplements used during pregnancy and lactation for obstetricians, maternal-fetal medicine specialists, and primary care physicians.

Organized like standard works on the safety profiles of drugs, this important text

includes section categories such as benefit profile and traditional uses, pharmacology and toxicology, interactions, and adverse events
was researched using a systematic review method, enabling the busy physician to view quickly and easily the grade of evidence supporting the information provided
covers area of patient concern where few information resources exist
stresses evidence-based research, particularly important in this field

Contents Include:

Introduction - Why is This Book Needed, and How to Use It?
Plant Constituents - What Are the Terms That May Be Found in the Book?
Definitions in Pregnancy and Lactation
Evidence Grades
Botanical Medicines
Vitamins
Supplements

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