Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions Textbook (2008)
Presenting detailed, evidence-based coverage of the most commonly encountered therapeutic agents in modern clinical practice, Herb, Nutrient, and Drug Interactions: Clinical Implications and Therapeutic Strategies is your invaluable guide for safe and effective integration of herbal, nutrient, and drug therapies for your patients or clients. Combining pharmaceuticals with herbs or nutrients may complement or interfere with a drug's therapeutic action or may increase adverse effects. Furthermore, drug-induced depletion of essential nutrients can occur. It is critical that you know how herbs and nutritional agents might affect your treatment plan and your patient's health.

ElsevierMosby
January 2008
932 pages (8.5 x 11, two column)
Softbound
ISBN-13: 978-0-323-02964-3
ISBN-10: 0-323-02964-7
Key Features
  • Seventy comprehensive monographs of herb-drug and nutrient-drug interactions cover the most commonly used herbs and nutrients in health-related practice and help you coordinate safe, reliable therapy.
  • Each herb and nutrient monograph features summary tables and concise, practical suggestions that provide quick and easy reference and complement the systematic review and in-depth analysis.
  • References included on the bound-in CD provide high-quality, evidence-based support.
  • An innovative evaluation system and unique icons differentiate interactions, qualify evidence, and assess clinical significance.
  • Up-to-date information keeps you current with the latest developments in pharmacology, nutrition, phytotherapy, biochemistry, genomics, oncology, hematology, naturopathic medicine, Chinese medicine, and other fields.
  • A diverse team of experienced clinicians lends valuable, trans-disciplinary insight.
Recommended by Leading Educators and Practitioners
"Thorough, accurate, evidence-based information that all practitioners need if they or their patients use herbs or dietary supplements. Highly recommended."
Wayne Jonas, MD
Former Head of National Center for Complementary and
Alternative Medicine, National Institutes of Health
President and Chief Executive Officer
Samueli Institute, Alexandria, Virginia

"The most comprehensive and substantiated resource I have seen on drug/herb/nutrient interactions. I was especially impressed by Dr. Stargrove and his interdisciplinary team's ranking of the quality of the available evidence as well as their careful consideration of beneficial interactions, not just adverse effects. Required for every clinician serious about integrative medicine."
Joseph E. Pizzorno, Jr., ND
Co-founder, President Emeritus, Bastyr University, Kenmore, Washington
Editor, Integrative Medicine: A Clinicians Journal

It has been well documented that many patients often do not share with their practitioners all of the medicinal products they may be using. It behooves all practitioners to not only ask patients what they are taking, but also understand potential interactions and deficiencies that might occur and make recommendations. This book, by acknowledged experts in the field of integrative medicine, offers evidence-based advise for clinicians of all types. I whole-heartedly recommend this book for its thoughtful, balanced and well-referenced presentation integrating scientific evidence with practical clinical experience."
David Riley, MD
Editor in Chief - EXPLORE - The Journal of Science and Healing
Clinical Associate Professor - Univ. of New Mexico School of Medicine

".... I enthusiastically welcome this book, a collaboration written by experienced clinicians within the fields of conventional, integrative and natural medicine for health professionals who wish to effectively counsel their patients on the safe and beneficial use of dietary supplements. As the title suggests, this book addresses herb-drug interactions, nutrient-drug interactions, and drug-induced nutrient depletions in a clinically oriented, and integrated manner. The authors demonstrate an appropriate balance between recommendation and risk based upon the overall strength of the scientific evidence and their own clinical experience. The text is well referenced, balanced and objective and the use of icons and summary tables allows the clinician to quickly identify areas of potential risk, as well as potential benefit. This book is a major contribution to the field of integrative medicine and an invaluable resource to practitioner and researcher alike."
from the Foreward, by
Tieraona Low Dog, MD
Director of Education, Program in Integrative Medicine
Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Medicine
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Chair, United States Pharmacopeia Dietary Supplements Information Expert Panel

"In the practice of pharmacy, Herb, Nutrient and Drug Interactions will prove to be the key reference for evaluating the interactions between pharmaceuticals and the many supplements that are available. The depth of research and documentation is extremely valuable. Without a doubt, this manual should be in every pharmacist's reference library."
Donald C. West, RPh
Lloyd Center Pharmacy, Portland, OR

Reviews by Journals
Introduction and Sample Chapter
Section I: Interactions Probability, Significance and Source Strength Guides
    Aloe (Aloe vera)
    Astragalus (Astragalus membranaceus)
    Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus)
    Black Cohosh (Cimicifuga racemosa)
    Cascara
    Cayenne (Capsicum)
    Dang Gui (Angelica sinensis)
    Devil's Claw (Harpagophytum procumbens)
    Echinacea (Echinacea spp.)
    Eleuthero (Eleutherococcus senticosus)
    Ephedra (Ephedra sinica)
    Feverfew (Tanacetum parth.)
    Garlic (Allium sativum)
    Ginger (Zingiber off.)
    Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
    Ginseng, Chinese/Korean (Panax ginseng)
    Gotu Kola (Centella asiatica)
    Green Tea (Camellia sinensis)
    Hawthorn (Crataegus)
    Horse Chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum)
    Kava Kava (Piper methysticum)
    Licorice Root (Glycyrrhiza glabra)
    Milk Thistle Seed (Silybum marianum)
    Red Clover (Trifolium pratense)
    Reishi Mushroom (Ganoderma lucidum)
    Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens)
    St. John's Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
    Turmeric/Curcumin (Curcuma longa)
    Valerian (Valeriana off.)
    Vitex/Chaste (Vitex agnus-castus)
Section II: Nutrients Interacting with Drugs and Drug-Induced Nutrient Depletions
  1. Vitamins
      Beta-Carotene
      Folic Acid
      Vitamin A / Retinol
      Vitamin B1 / Thiamine
      Vitamin B2 / Riboflavin
      Vitamin B3 / Niacin/Niacinamide
      Vitamin B6
      Vitamin B12
      Vitamin C / Ascorbic Acid
      Vitamin D / Calciferol
      Vitamin E
      Vitamin K
  2. Minerals
      Boron
      Calcium
      Chromium
      Copper
      Iron
      Magnesium
      Potassium
      Selenium
      Zinc
  3. Amino Acids
      Arginine
      Carnitine
      Methionine
      Phenylalanine
      Tryptophan
      Tyrosine
  4. Nutriceuticals and Physiologics
      5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan)
      Alpha Lipoic Acid
      Chondroitin Sulfate
      Coenzyme Q10
      DHEA (Dehydroepiandrosterone)
      Glucosamine sulfate
      Inositol
      Melatonin
      Omega 3 Fatty Acids (including Fish Oils: DHA and EPA)
      PABA (Para-aminobenzoic Acid)
      Policosanol
      Probiotic Intestinal Flora and Prebiotics
      S-adenosyl Methionine (SAMe)
Section III: Cross Indexes
  1. Drugs by Trade Names
  2. Drugs by Generic Names
  3. Drugs by Drug Classes
  4. Index
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