American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook

American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety
Handbook: Guidelines for the Safe Use and Labe
Catalog Number: 1675, ISBN: 0849316758
List Price: $64.95, Publication Date: 08/29/97

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The consumption of herbal products continues to increase, with an estimated 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.

Audience

Manufacturers of herbal products.
Health professionals who prescribe herbal remedies.
Consumers.

Contents

Introduction
Safety Monographs, Alphabetized by Latin Binomial
Appendix 1: Herbal Constituent Profiles
Aristolochic Acid
Atrophine
b-Asarone
Berberine
Cardiac Glycosides
Cyanogenic Glycosides
Estragole
Iodine
Lectins
Oxalates
Pyrrolizidine Alkaloids
Safrole
Salicylates
Tannins
Thujone
Appendix 2: Herbal Action Profiles
Abortifacients
Bulk-Forming Laxatives
Emetics
Emmenagogues/Uterine Stimulants
GI Irritants
MAO Interaction
Nervous System Stimulants
Photosensitizing
Stimulant Laxatives
Appendix 3: Herb Listings by Classification
Herbs for External Use Only (Class 2a)
Herbs Not to be Used in Pregnancy (Class 2b)
Herbs Not to be Used While Breastfeeding (Class 2c)
Herbs Not to be Used Without Expert Supervision (Class 3)
Primary References
Bibliography
Plant Index

Features

• Index includes a complete listing and classification of herbs sold in the U.S.
  Explains to those unfamiliar with chemistry and pharmacology how to buy dietary supplements.
• Appendix includes technical information on important chemical constituents.
  Contains more than 600 botanical entries.
• Provides accurate data on the safe use of herbal products.
  Includes specific information relevant to prior health conditions, pregnancy, and nursing.
• Presents guidelines on the information to be included on labels for herbal products.
  
  Reviews
  
  "...a very valuable reference for anyone selling, manufacturing or using medicinal herbs and perhaps will help clear the way for setting better legal and labeling standards of herbs."
  -American Herb Association
  
  "A basic reference text which should be on every herbalist's shelf!. . . It is very complete and includes many Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs as well. Congratulations to AHPA on an excellent and much needed text. Thank you!"
  -Robyn's Recommended Reading
  
  "An absolutely necessary reference book, this book gives cautions and contraindications for more than 600 plants. Don't expect fun reading-it is strictly a reference book. BUY IT!"
  -The Herbal Connection

"The Handbook is a very readable and authoritative reference for herbal products, their usage, toxicity, and contraindications."
-The Microscope