Celia G Kellett

Written by a Pharmacist in response to the increasing interest in natural medicines, this user-friendly guide provides a comprehensive reference source for those interested in both complementary and orthodox healthcare methods. 
 
- Comprehensive, practical, easy to use and jargon-free. 
- Clearly cross-referenced throughout to related entries and further information 
- A-Z guide to medicinal substances and remedies of natural origin, 
- whether animal, vegetable or mineral, 
- their sources, properties, actions and uses 
- Product Index of licensed medicines and remedies organised by therapeutic category, each divided into sections for herbal, homeopathic, anthroposophical and allopathic preparations. 
- Glossary of terms both chemical and medical 
- Index of herbs by their actions. 
- Listings of support organisations and mail-order suppliers 
 
This invaluable handbook of natural medicines can be used to find suitable remedies, to alleviate symptoms, treat a range of health problems and ailments and help the healing process. 
 
Practical, yet authoritative, the easy to follow advice includes contra-indications, restrictions on use, warnings about adverse reactions and side-effects as well as possible interactions with prescribed medication.

The Complete Guide To Natural Medicines

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