Table of Contents

Contents Preface

• Chapter 1. Basic Principles
• Definitions
• Differences Between Herbs and Other Drugs
• Herbal Quality
• Paraherbalism
• Homeopathy
• Rational Herbalism
• General Guidelines in the Use of Herbal Medicines
• Herbal Dosage Forms
• Herbal Medicine Information Sources
• Chapter 2. The Herbal Regulatory Dilemma
• A Regulatory Tower of Babel
• Drug Regulation 1906-1962
• Implementing Safety and Efficacy Regulations
• FDA's Herbal Regulatory Initiative
• Reaction to FDA's Herb Regulations
• The Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act
• The Proposal for Reform
• Chapter 3. Contents and Use of Subsequent Chapters
• Chapter 4. Digestive System Problems
• Nausea and Vomiting (Motion Sickness)
• Appetite Loss
• Constipation
• Diarrhea
• Indigestion--Dyspepsia
• Hepatotoxicity (Liver Damage)
• Peptic Ulcers
• Chapter 5. Kidney, Urinary Tract, and Prostate Problems
• Infections and Kidney Stones
• Benign Prostatic Hypertrophy (Prostrate Enlargement)
• Chapter 6. Respiratory Tract Problems
• Bronchial Asthma
• Colds and Flu
• Sore Throat
• Chapter 7. Cardiovascular System Problems
• Congestive Heart Failure (CHF)
• Arteriosclerosis
• Peripheral Vascular Disease
• Venous Disorders
• Chapter 8. Nervous System Disorders
• Anxiety and Sleep Disorders
• Depression
• Pain (General)
• Headache
• Toothache
• Sexual Impotence
• Chapter 9. Endocrine and Metabolic Problems
• Hormones in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders
• Gynecological Disorders
• Hyperthyroidism
• Diabetes Mellitus
• Chapter 10. Arthritic and Musculoskeletal Disorders
• Arthritis
• Muscle Pain
• Gout
• Chapter 11. Problems of the Skin, Mucous Membranes, and Gingiva
• Dermatitis
• Contact Dermatitis
• Burns, Wounds, and Infections
• Lesions and Infections of the Oral Cavity and Throat
• Chapter 12. Performance and Immune Deficiencies
• Performance and Endurance Enhancers
• Cancer
• Communicable Diseases and Infections
• Index