Books like Herbal products by Timothy S. Tracy

This book contains extensive information on 29 of the most popular herbs sold in the U.S. market today, including which products have shown safe and effective activity in published clinical trials. It also reviews 13 proprietary products used in clinical studies.--[book cover].

Looks at the healing properties of fifty spices and explains how they can be incorporated into a healthy diet to treat specific health problems and boost natural immunity against common diseases, with fifty recipes for main and side dishes and instructions for making spice mixes.

A comprehensive reference of standardized natural herbs and dietary supplements, detailing therapeutic uses, plant preparations, extraction methods, dosing guidelines, and clinical applications, supporting evidence-based medical and complementary practices.

More than 60 percent of Americans use herbal and dietary supplements, fueling sales of $20 billion a year--despite a lack of evidence that these products are either safe or effective. Aside from extensive coverage of ephedra, the weight-loss supplement linked to the death of Baltimore Orioles pitcher Steve Belcher in 2003, the media has been disturbingly silent about the danger. Journalist Hurley breaks the silence: he charts the rise in deaths, disfigurements, and life-threatening injuries caused by supplements deceptively promoted as "safe and natural," and brings to light the backroom politics that led to the passage of the Dietary Supplement Health and Education Act of 1994 (DSHEA), which essentially freed the industry from any FDA oversight. He shows how the industry concealed the truth about dozens of untested treatments, blending hard facts with harrowing personal stories to provide a hard-hitting look at an industry that is out of control.--From publisher description.

Discover how the respiratory system supplies oxygen, removes carbon dioxide, protects against germs and pollutants, and plays a role in hearing, speaking, and smelling—an essential guide for young readers.