The growing interest in herbal medicine among patients has prompted clinicians to familiarize themselves with these remedies. The third edition of this comprehensive work serves as a vital resource for practitioners currently utilizing or looking to incorporate herbal medicine into their practice. Organized into eleven disease categories, it provides specific therapeutic indications and enhanced guidelines for the application and preparation of herbal remedies, a hallmark of previous editions. Initially published in 1960 by Rudolf Weiss and later coauthored with Volker Fintelmann, both members of the influential German Commission E, the book critically evaluates both traditional and contemporary remedies within the context of holistic patient care. The addition of Kenny Kuchta brings a scientific pharmaceutical perspective to this classic text. Key features of this edition include updates reflecting the latest research, logical organization for quick access to information, new content on kava and nicotine dependence, practical advice on contraindications and interactions, and searchable reference tables. With over 100 color photographs of medicinal plants, this edition is a clinically oriented guide to phytotherapy, making it an essential resource for both seasoned practitioners and newcomers to the field.
