The cardiovascular system
Chapter 15 The cardiovascular system Cardiovascular (CV) disorders are responsible for many deaths in the Western world, and are a consequence of lifestyle and diet, as well as being hereditary…
PHARMACY
Ear, nose and orthopharynx
Chapter 24 Ear, nose and orthopharynx Infections of the ear, nose and throat are treated under medical supervision with antibiotics, but a number of soothing and antiseptic preparations from plant…
General principles of botany: morphology and systematics
Chapter 3 General principles of botany morphology and systematics The chapters in this section provide a short introduction to the bioscientific basis for all aspects of the use of plants…
The endocrine system
Chapter 19 The endocrine system Phytomedicines are often used in the treatment of hormonal disorders, although they are not a substitute for hormone replacement, whether for insulin in diabetes, or…
Traditional systems of herbal medicine
Chapter 12 Traditional systems of herbal medicine Introduction All modern medicine is derived originally from ancient herbal traditions. These have evolved to produce the conventional medicine known in the West,…
Toxicity of herbal constituents
Chapter 10 Toxicity of herbal constituents Most toxic effects of herbal medicines are due to the poor quality of the product. For example, herbal medicines may be adulterated with synthetic…
Miscellaneous supportive therapies for stress, ageing, cancer and debility
Chapter 25 Miscellaneous supportive therapies for stress, ageing, cancer and debility Although their effects are very difficult to evaluate, preventative medicines are extremely popular with patients and are an essential…
The reproductive tract
Chapter 20 The reproductive tract Drugs used in hormonal disorders have been covered in Chapter 19. Other drugs that are used in obstetrics, including substances used in childbirth, and genitourinary…
Ethnobotany and ethnopharmacy
Chapter 5 Ethnobotany and ethnopharmacy Many drugs that are commonly used today (e.g. aspirin, ephedrine, ergometrine, tubocurarine, digoxin, reserpine, atropine) came into use through the study of indigenous (including European)…
