American Herbal Products Association's Botanical Safety Handbook
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Rating | : | 4.48 (548 Votes) |
Asin | : | 0849316758 |
Format Type | : | paperback |
Number of Pages | : | 256 Pages |
Publish Date | : | 2016-06-24 |
Language | : | English |
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Disappointing Information from such an August Body Josi Martin I feel somewhat presumptious criticising this publication of the American Herbal Products Association as a mere student. However it is not as comprehensive, or as easy to check, as I had hoped. The main body is a dry listing in botanical binomial categorisation only. Part of the chemical reactions of the active constituents have then to . A Customer said Excellent Book!. I have this book and I highly recommend it to anyone wanting to have a key reference to using herbal products safely. It is not the only reference book I consult when looking up the safety of herbal products, but it is one of my main ones. I simply wouldn't think of being without it.I congratulate the American Herbal Products Association. J. Lassiter said This Is A Must. The issuing of BSH is a landmark event. The book contains demonstrations of what the botanicals people consume in their health food products really mean while alerting those in the industry to the issues surrounding their use. This book should be recognized formally by the government. The labeling recommendations presented are meaningful
Don't expect fun reading-it is strictly a reference book. a very valuable reference for anyone selling, manufacturing or using medicinal herbs and perhaps will help clear the way for setting better legal and labeling standards of herbs.-American Herb Association A basic reference text which should be on every herbalist's shelf! It is very complete and includes many Chinese and Ayurvedic herbs as well. Thank you!-Robyn's Recommended ReadingAn absolutely necessary reference book, this book gives cautions and contraindications for more than 600 plants. Congratulations to AHPA on an excellent and much ne
The Botanical Safety Handbook provides readily accessible safety data in an easy-to-use classification system for more than 600 commonly sold herbs. While herbs generally have a safe consumption history, information relevant to specific herbs and particular populations has not been easily available. The handbook also features additional information regarding international regulatory status, standard dosage, and certain common toxicity concerns. The editors of this book are among the most respected leaders in the herbal products industry. This is a valuable resource for the safe dispensation of herbal products, and will help ensure the safe consumption of herbs through the 1990s and beyond.. As more and more con