Access the most reliable information on herbs and alternative medicines from trusted author, Linda Skidmore-Roth, in Mosby's Handbook of Herbs and Natural Supplements! Reviewed by nurses and herbalists alike, this authoritative resource presents herb and supplement profiles in a convenient, A-Z format for fast reference. This edition's updated, streamlined design helps you find information quickly, and a new systematic pregnancy and breastfeeding classification offers the latest guidelines for this special client population.

• Detailed monographs for 300 commonly used herbal products and natural supplements include vital information on the products you'll encounter with your clients.
• Updated references and information from new studies make this a reliable source for herbal content.
• Alert icons warn you of potentially dangerous reactions that could threaten your clients' health.
• Popular Herb, Pregnancy and Pediatric icons help you find relevant content quickly for common herbs and herbs for special populations.
• Quick-reference format presents consistent monographs for each herb and makes it easy to find the information you need.
• Herbal Resource appendix, Drug/Herb Interaction appendix, Pediatric Herbal Use appendix and a list of abbreviations provide essential resources and expanded herbal material in one convenient spot.
• A comprehensive index of herbal terms allows you to look up an herb by its common or scientific name, as well as by condition.