Written in light of upsurge in self-medication for minor illnesses and complaints in 1990s, this work contains scientific information about 181 herbal drugs. It outlines their constituents and indications, making the teas, authentication, and references to the corresponding phythopharmaceuticals.

Written in the light of an upsurge in self-medication for minor illnesses and complaints in the 1990s, this text contains scientific information about 191 herbal drugs common in pharmaceutical practice. It outlines their constituents and indications, making the teas, authentication, and references to the corresponding phytopharmaceuticals. Listings and descriptions of synonyms, plant origins and adulterations are included, whilst the general section treats such topics as herbal preparations (filter bags, tube teas and instant teas), storage and keeping properties. Microbial, chemical and radioactive contamination are also discussed.

What the reader will find in this book
fundamentals of herbal drugs and herbal teas
herbal teas and herbal mixtures
indications and possible treatments
herbal preparations
making the tea
storage, packaging, keeping properties
import control and testing
residues in plant drugs (contamination problems)
standard licenses
prepard monographs of the German Commission E for Human Medicine, Section of Phytotherapy.