Natural Product Quality Control
Chapter 107 Natural Product Quality Control Rick Liva, RPh, ND Chapter Contents Background Abbreviations and Definitions, State of the Industry The Food and Drug Administration Basics of Food and Drug…
Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle)
Chapter 129 Urtica dioica (Stinging Nettle) Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG), Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Benign…
Vitex agnus castus (Chaste Tree)
Chapter 138 Vitex agnus castus (Chaste Tree) Donald Brown, ND, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Corpus Luteum Insufficiency, …
Fibromyalgia Syndrome
Chapter 166 Fibromyalgia Syndrome John C. Lowe, MA, DC Chapter Contents Diagnostic Summary Diagnosis Differential Diagnosis, General Considerations Current Focus of the Conventional Fibromyalgia Research Community, Hypometabolism Hypothesis of Fibromyalgia…
Pancreatic Enzymes
Chapter 111 Pancreatic Enzymes Anthony J. Cichoke, Jr., MA, DC, DACBN, PhD Chapter Contents Introduction History Pancreatic Enzyme Supplements Enzyme Standardization, Absorption of Proteins Understanding the Absorption of Enzymes, Factors…
Phage Therapy: Bacteriophages as Natural, Self-limiting Antibiotics
Chapter 112 Phage Therapy Bacteriophages as Natural, Self-limiting Antibiotics Elizabeth Kutter, PhD, Sarah J. Kuhl, MD, Zemphira Alavidze, PhD, Bob G. Blasdel, BS Chapter Contents Introduction Historical Context Discovery and…
Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion)
Chapter 127 Taraxacum officinale (Dandelion) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Digestive Effects, Diabetes, Liver Tonic, Diuretic and Weight-Loss Effects, Anticancer…
Pygeum africanum (Bitter Almond)
Chapter 118 Pygeum africanum (Bitter Almond) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Ferulic Acid Esters, Other Components, Clinical Applications Prostate Disorders, …
