Alkylglycerols
Chapter 61 Alkylglycerols Michael T. Murray, ND, Peter T. Pugliese, MD Chapter Contents Introduction History Basic Chemistry of Alkylglycerol Ethers from Shark Liver Oil Some Definitions, Absorption, Fate, and Excretion, …
Soy Isoflavones and Other Constituents
Chapter 124 Soy Isoflavones and Other Constituents Douglas “Duffy” Mackay, ND Chapter Contents 124 Introduction Chemical Composition of Soy Isoflavones, Other Soy Constituents, Pharmacology Hormonal Effects in Infants, Hormonal Effects…
Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice)
Chapter 96 Glycyrrhiza glabra (Licorice) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Estrogenic Activity, Pseudoaldosterone Activity, Antiinflammatory and Antiallergic Activity, Immunostimulatory and…
Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew)
Chapter 126 Tanacetum parthenium (Feverfew) Kathy Abascal, BS, JD, RH(AHG), Eric L. Yarnell, ND, RH(AHG) Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Clinical Applications Migraine Headache…
Glucosamine
Chapter 94 Glucosamine Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Available Forms Glucosamine Sulfate Versus N-Acetylglucosamine Glucosamine Sulfate Versus Glucosamine Hydrogen Chloride Clinical Applications Use in Athletes and as…
Echinacea Species (Narrow-Leafed Purple Conefl ower)
Chapter 86 Echinacea Species (Narrow-Leafed Purple Coneflower) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition Polysaccharides, Alkylamides, Caffeic Acid Derivatives, Flavonoids, Polyacetylenes, Miscellaneous, History and Folk Use Pharmacology…
Zingiber officinale (Ginger)
Chapter 140 Zingiber officinale (Ginger) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Antioxidant Effects, Effects on Prostaglandin and Leukotriene Metabolism, Effects on…
Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. T. impetiginosa, Lapacho, Pau D’Arco, Ipe Roxo)
Chapter 125 Tabebuia avellanedae (syn. T. impetiginosa, Lapacho, Pau D’Arco, Ipe Roxo) Terry Willard, CIH, PhD, Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents Introduction General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk…
Microbial Enzyme Therapy: Clinical Applications of Fungal Enzymes
Chapter 106 Microbial Enzyme Therapy Clinical Applications of Fungal Enzymes Corey Resnick, ND Chapter Contents Introduction Digestive Enzyme Deficiencies Acid-Stable Fungal Enzymes Treatment of Pancreatic Insufficiency and Other Digestive Disorders…
Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry)
Chapter 132 Vaccinium myrtillus (Bilberry) Michael T. Murray, ND Chapter Contents General Description Chemical Composition History and Folk Use Pharmacology Collagen-Stabilizing Action, Normalization of Capillary Permeability, Antiaggregation Effect on Platelets, …
