| Toxicology of Herbal Products 2017 Edition Contributor(s): Pelkonen, Olavi (Editor), Duez, Pierre (Editor), Vuorela, Pia Maarit (Editor) |
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ISBN: 3319438042 ISBN-13: 9783319438047 Publisher: Springer OUR PRICE: $208.99 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: March 2017 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Medical | Pharmacy - Medical | Alternative & Complementary Medicine - Science | Chemistry - Organic |
| Dewey: 610 |
| Physical Information: 1.31" H x 6.54" W x 9.59" (0.85 lbs) 479 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: This volume provides a comprehensive overview of the hazards inherent in herbal medicinal products, with systematic coverage of major toxicities. Topics include composition and quality control, toxicokinetics, interactions, safety pharmacology, approaches to studying complex mixtures including metabolomics and systems network pharmacology, and long-term toxicity. The volume also discusses various organ toxicities with a special emphasis on basic mechanisms of actions and the multicomponent and multi-target nature of herbal products. It concludes with a look to future challenges and opportunities. With contributions from noted experts, Toxicology of Herbal Products is a necessary resource for physicians, pharmacists, and toxicologists interested in complex plant-derived products. |