Mosby's Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements. Fourth Edition

MOSBY ELSEVIER

Linda Skidmore-Roth, RN, MSN, NP

Consultant
Littleton, Colorado
Formerly, Nursing Faculty
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, New Mexico
El Paso Community College
El Paso, Texas

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preface

It is estimated that almost half of all health care consumers in the United States

take some form of herbal or natural product supplement alone or in combination

with conventional medicines. Yet the therapeutic value of many of these products is

unproven. Additionally, some products may interact with prescription medications,

and some products may be harmful to clients with certain conditions. Of perhaps

even greater concern is the fact that the majority of clients who use alternative

medicines never mention their use to their health care providers.

Because of the prevalence of the use of herbal products, health care professionals

need access to reliable, unbiased information about herbs and other alternative medicines.

Mosby’s Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements, fourth edition, does not

advocate for or against the use of herbal products and other natural supplements.

Rather, this book acknowledges the widespread use of these types of remedies with

the goal of providing health care professionals with current, reliable, unbiased information

with which to advise clients on the responsible and intelligent use of herbal

products as a part of their overall health treatment and maintenance plan.

This book contains detailed monographs of 300 herbs and natural supplements,

appendixes fi lled with key information, a glossary, and a comprehensive index, all

designed to be easy to use and to provide the depth of information today’s health

care professionals demand.

Herbal Monographs

Mosby’s Handbook of Herbs & Natural Supplements provides the user with an

essential reference that allows easy access to extensive information on 300 herbal

and natural supplements. A unique feature of this handbook is the consistent format,

which allows for quick reference without sacrifi cing the depth of detail necessary for

a thorough understanding of the material presented. The following information is

provided whenever possible:

Common Name. Each herb or supplement is arranged alphabetically by the

most common name, in natural order. Hence, black hellebore is located within

the Bs and white cohosh within the Ws.

Scientifi c Name. The scientifi c, or botanical, name immediately follows the

common name whenever applicable. The scientifi c name provides positive

identifi cation for various species or substances that might share a common

name. Occasionally, more than one species is listed when various herbs are

chemically similar. Gentian, for example, has two scientifi c names: Gentiana

lutea and Gentiana acaulis.

Other Common Names. Most herbs and natural supplements are known by a

variety of additional names. The most common of these are listed here and in the

index of the book to aid the user in locating and identifying particular herbs or

natural supplements.

Origin. This section briefl y states the origins of each herb or supplement.

Uses. This section explains the uses for which the remedy is known or has been

known in the past. Included in the section wherever possible is Investigational

Uses, a category that provides information on current research and possible new

uses for a variety of herbs and supplements.

Actions. In this section of the monograph, the actions of the herb or supplement

are explained, together with any research or studies performed.

Product Availability. The common available forms and plant parts used are

listed in this section of the monograph, followed by dosages. Whenever possible,

the dosages are divided by use; age group, including specifi c pediatric and

geriatric doses; and any limiting conditions, such as renal impairment or

pregnancy. Because of great variance in reported dosages, references are cited

whenever possible.

Contraindications. This section includes classifi cation systems and an

explanation of situations in which a particular herb or supplement should not be

used. This information may also include warnings for specifi c groups of people

based on lack of research in a particular area. The fi rst classifi cation system is

from the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration. While this system is

recommended for drugs, it is also appropriate for herbs because it allows for

individual analysis of herbs in pregnancy. The second classifi cation system is

used for breastfeeding. Both of these systems classify only a select group of herbs

and focus solely on pregnancy and breastfeeding. The third classifi cation system,

which has been used in past editions, is from the American Herbal Products

Association (AHPA). The AHPA assigns a safety rating to many of the herbs and

supplements in use today. These ratings are broken into four main classes with

several subclasses, and usually identify specifi c plant parts or forms of each herb.

Detailed descriptions of all three of these classifi cations can be found in the

beginning of the book.

Side Effects/Adverse Reactions. Side effects and adverse reactions are

broken down by body system. Any life-threatening side effects are underlined and

in bold, italic type, making them easy to fi nd.

Interactions. The interactions are conveniently broken into four categories—drug,

herb, food, and lab test interactions—making it quick and easy to look for particular

types of interactions.

Pharmacology. Pharmacokinetics for various herbs and natural supplements,

including information on peak, half-life, binding, and excretion, are covered here.

Immediately following the pharmacokinetic information is a table of Chemical

Components and Possible Actions. This table lists the potentially active chemical

constituents for each herb and any possible actions those components might have.

Client Considerations. Client considerations are based loosely on the nursing

process and are organized into Assess, Administer, and Teach Client/Family

categories. Considerations are consistently organized under these headings to

highlight information in a format convenient for client care.

Icons. Throughout the monographs, certain icons are used to highlight key

information. The Alert icon ! calls out key information regarding toxicity,

dangerous interactions, and other signifi cant reactions that may threaten a

client’s health. The Popular Herb icon is used to show that an herb has been

designated by the Herbal Research Foundation as an herb in common use in the

United States. The Pregnancy icon identifi es information of special interest to

pregnant or lactating clients. The Pediatric icon highlights information for

pediatric clients.

Appendixes

Herb Resources. This appendix contains a list of herbal resources located on

the Internet, including key organizations, not-for-profi t research agencies, and

additional educational resources.

Herb/Drug Interactions. This table is a single, handy resource for reviewing

all known drug interactions for the herbs and supplements listed in this book.

Pediatric Herbal Use. This extensive appendix covers current pediatric herbal

use and research.

Abbreviations. This alphabetical list explains the meanings of abbreviations

found in this book.

References

Each monograph has been individually referenced, with detailed references listed

at the end of the book.

Glossary

The glossary explains the special vocabulary of herbal medicine. Terms such as

tincture, infusion, extract, and decoction are defi ned clearly and succinctly.

Index

The comprehensive index allows the user to look up each herb by any of its common

or scientifi c names, as well as by any of the conditions it may be used to treat.

That is, the reader can use the index to fi nd a comprehensive list of herbs used in

the treatment of cancer, HIV, or other conditions.

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Table of Contents

Herbal Monographs

Acidophilus, 1

Aconite, 4

Agar, 6

Agrimony, 9

Alfalfa, 12

Allspice, 15

Aloe, 18

American Hellebore, 22

Andrographis, 24

Androstenediol, 26

Angelica, European, 27

Anise, 30

Arginine, 33

Arnica, 35

Artichoke, 37

Ash, 39

Astragalus, 40

Avens, 42

Balsam of Peru, 45

Barberry, 46

Barley, 49

Basil, 50

Bay, 52

Bayberry, 54

Bearberry, 56

Bee Pollen, 59

Benzoin, 61

Beta-Carotene, 63

Betel Palm, 64

Bethroot, 67

Betony, 68

Bilberry, 70

Birch, 73

Bistort, 75

Bitter Melon, 76

Bitter Orange, 78

Black Catechu, 80

Black Cohosh, 82

Black Haw, 85

Black Hellebore, 87

Black Pepper, 89

Black Root, 91

Blessed Thistle, 93

Bloodroot, 95

Blue Cohosh, 97

Blue Flag, 99

Bogbean, 101

Boldo, 103

Boneset, 105

Borage, 107

Boron, 110

Boswellia, 111

Brewer’s Yeast, 112

Broom, 114

Buchu, 116

Buckthorn, 118

Bugleweed, 120

Burdock, 122

Butcher’s Broom, 125

Butterbur, 127

Cacao Tree, 130

Calcium, 132

Calumba, 133

Capsicum, 134

Caraway, 137

Cardamom, 138

Carline Thistle, 140

Carnitine, 141

Cascara, 143

Castor, 145

Catnip, 147

Cat’s Claw, 149

Celandine, 152

Celery, 154

Centaury, 156

Chamomile, 158

Chaparral, 160

Chaste Tree, 163

Chaulmoogra Oil, 165

Chickweed, 166

Chicory, 168

Chinese Cucumber, 170

Chinese Rhubarb, 172

Chitosan, 175

Chondroitin, 176

Chromium, 178

Cinnamon, 180

Clary, 182

Clematis, 184

Cloves, 186

Coenzyme Q10, 188

Coffee, 190

Cola Tree, 193

Colostrum, Bovine, 196

Coltsfoot, 197

Comfrey, 199

Condurango, 202

Copper, 204

Coriander, 205

Corkwood, 207

Couchgrass, 209

Cowslip, 211

Cranberry, 213

Creatine, 215

Cucumber, 217

Daffodil, 219

Daisy, 221

Damiana, 222

Dandelion, 224

Devil’s Claw, 228

DHEA, 230

Dill, 232

Dong Quai, 234

Echinacea, 238

Elderberry, 241

Elecampane, 243

Ephedra, 245

Eucalyptus, 249

Evening Primrose Oil, 252

Eyebright, 254

False Unicorn Root, 257

Fennel, 258

Fenugreek, 260

Feverfew, 263

Figwort, 265

Fish Oils, 268

Flax, 269

Folic Acid, 272

Fo-ti, 273

Fumitory, 274

Galanthamine, 277

Gamma Linolenic Acid, 278

Garcinia, 280

Garlic, 281

Gentian, 285

Ginger, 287

Ginkgo, 290

Ginseng, 294

Glossy Privet, 297

Glucomannan, 299

Glucosamine, 301

Glutamine, 303

Glycine, 304

Goat’s Rue, 304

Golden Rod, 306

Goldenseal, 308

Gossypol, 311

Gotu Kola, 314

Grapeseed, 316

Graviola, 318

Green Tea, 319

Ground Ivy, 322

Guarana, 323

Guar Gum, 326

Guggul, 328

Gymnema, 330

Hawthorn, 332

Hops, 334

Horehound, 337

Horse Chestnut, 339

Horseradish, 341

Horsetail, 343

Huperzine A, 345

Hyssop, 346

Iceland Moss, 349

Indigo, 350

Inosine, 352

Irish Moss, 353

Jaborandi, 355

Jamaican Dogwood, 357

Jambul, 359

Jimsonweed, 360

Jojoba, 363

Juniper, 364

Kaolin, 367

Karaya Gum, 368

Kava, 369

Kelp, 373

Kelpware, 375

Khat, 377

Khella, 379

Kudzu, 381

Lady’s Mantle, 384

Lavender, 385

Lecithin, 387

Lemon Balm, 389

Lemongrass, 392

Lentinan, 393

Licorice, 395

Lily of the Valley, 400

Lobelia, 402

Lovage, 404

Lungwort, 406

Lycopene, 408

Lysine, 409

Maitake, 411

Male Fern, 412

Mallow, 415

Marigold, 416

Marijuana, 418

Marjoram, 420

Marshmallow, 422

Mayapple, 424

Meadowsweet, 427

Melatonin, 429

Milk Thistle, 432

Mistletoe, European, 434

Monascus, 436

Morinda, 439

Motherwort, 441

Mugwort, 443

Mullein, 445

Mustard, 447

Myrrh, 449

Myrtle, 452

Neem, 455

Nettle, 457

New Zealand Green-Lipped

Mussel, 459

Night-Blooming Cereus, 460

Nutmeg, 462

Oak, 466

Oats, 468

Octacosanol, 470

Oleander, 471

Oregano, 473

Oregon Grape, 475

Pansy, 478

Papaya, 479

Parsley, 481

Parsley Piert, 483

Passionfl ower, 484

Pau D’arco, 487

Peach, 489

Pectin, 491

Pennyroyal, 492

Peppermint, 494

Perilla, 497

Peyote, 499

Pill-Bearing Spurge, 501

Pineapple, 503

Pipsissewa, 504

Plantain, 506

Pokeweed, 508

Pomegranate, 510

Poplar, 513

Poppy, 514

Prickly Ash, 516

Propolis, 518

Pulsatilla, 519

Pumpkin, 521

Pycnogenol, 522

Pygeum, 524

Queen Anne’s Lace, 527

Quince, 529

Quinine, 530

Ragwort, 533

Raspberry, 534

Rauwolfi a, 536

Red Bush Tea, 538

Rose Hips, 540

Rue, 541

Saffl ower, 545

Saffron, 547

Sage, 548

SAM-e, 550

Sassafras, 552

Savory, 554

Saw Palmetto, 555

Schisandra, 558

Senega, 559

Senna, 561

Shark Cartilage, 564

Siberian Ginseng, 565

Skullcap, 567

Slippery Elm, 569

Sorrel, 571

Soy, 572

Spirulina, 575

Squill, 577

St. John’s Wort, 579

Storax, 582

Tea Tree Oil, 584

Thymus Extract, 585

Tonka Bean, 586

Turmeric, 588

Valerian, 591

White Cohosh, 593

Wild Cherry, 594

Wild Yam, 596

Wintergreen, 598

Witch Hazel, 599

Wormseed, 601

Yarrow, 603

Yellow Dock, 605

Yellow Lady’s Slipper, 607

Yerba Maté, 608

Yerba Santa, 610

Yew, 612

Yohimbe, 614

Appendixes

A. Herbal Resources, 617

B. Drug/Herb Interactions, 618

C. Pediatric Herbal Use, 646

D. Abbreviations, 662

References, 663

Glossary, 715

Index, 717

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