An introduction to botanical medicines : history, science, uses, and dangers / Antoine Al-Achi.

Westport, Conn. : Praeger Publishers, 2008.

xv, 188 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.

Botanical medicine use -- Botanicals with anticancer activity -- Botanicals for cardiovascular and circulatory system -- Topical applications: botanicals for skin disorders -- Botanicals for the endocrine system -- Gastrointestinal botanicals -- Botanicals for men's health -- Botanicals for women's health -- Botanicals for psychiatric disorders -- Antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic botanicals -- Natural remedies for pain control -- Herbal safety.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-184) and index.