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Herbs of Choice: The Therapeutic Use of Phytomedicinals

by Varro E. Tyler

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This text considers the pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology of herbs and their products. The safety and efficacy of more than 100 different herbs are discussed. It aims to clear a pathway through the minefield of hyperbole and hoax so often associated with herbal medicine in the US.
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This text considers the pharmacology, therapeutics and toxicology of herbs and their products. The safety and efficacy of more than 100 different herbs are discussed. It aims to clear a pathway through the minefield of hyperbole and hoax so often associated with herbal medicine in the US.

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You’ll find all you need and want to know about the current usage of therapeutic herbs in Tyler’s Herbs of Choice. This new edition contains valuable information not found in the previous edition, including up-to-date legal data about herb use in the US, data on clinical studies and advances in determining mechanism of action, information essential for completely understanding any medicinal agent and its rational use in therapeutics, and an even more widely expanded introduction to phytomedicines and their respective applications. 

In Tyler’s Herbs of Choice, you’ll discover safe and easy applications of herbs that can be used to ease the common everyday maladies that make life difficult. You’ll uncover the health secrets of artichoke, cat’s claw, kava, malatonin, pygeum, and other plants. In addition, you’ll get an easy-to-follow breakdown of how herbal remedies are used to treat:
digestive problems
kidneys and the urinary tract
the respiratory system
cardiovascular ailments
nervous disorders
the metabolic and endocrine systems
bones and joints
wounds and injuries
skin and mucous membranes
miscellaneous (cancer, immunity deficiency, etc.)
You won’t find folklore or spurious claims in Tyler’s Herbs of Choice, only tested information about the safe and healthy use of a cornucopia of therapeutic herbs. This reliable follow-up to the original Herbs of Choice is an excellent source that will help you keep abreast of one of the most rapidly growing and expanding fields of medicine. You’ll get the information and direction you need to make informed, cost-effective decisions toward healing choices—the natural way.
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