Americans seeking herbal medicines now face confusion and even
danger. There is great potential for these medicines to improve the
health of consumers--if current regulations can be revised!Herbal
Medicine: Chaos in the Marketplace is a prize-winning critique of
the regulation and business of herbal medicine in the United
States. It is the first book that examines the big picture
issues-it tells the story of how the present situation developed,
looks at what it means for consumers, compares approaches taken in
other industrialized countries, and recommends where we need to go
from here. Convenient reference tables provide easy access to
information.Concerns about herbal medicines are hitting the
headlines regularly, yet no other book has examined the core issues
in depth from a public health perspective. Herbal Medicine: Chaos
in the Marketplace fills that gap. It is highly relevant today, and
you'll find it will continue to be indispensable reading for years
to come as the situation plays out.This balanced, unique, and
insightful volume will add to your knowledge of herbal medicine
regulation and its impact on consumer health by: framing the
limitations of the current situation with brief examples reviewing
the regulatory history of herbal medicines in the United States
placing the situation in an international context by also examining
regulations in Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom
illustrating the practical implications of U.S. regulations with
six examples that demonstrate how herbal medicines could contribute
more to consumer health--and the public health risks associated
with the current regulatory situation analyzing the public health
issues related to safety, research, clinical practice, consumer
interests, business, media, and federal government offering key,
high-impact recommendations for future policyConsumers, health care
professionals, business people in the domestic and foreign herb
industries, researchers, health plan executives, food and drug
attorneys and policymakers, as well as educators and students, will
all find this book essential to their understanding of the workings
of the herbal medicine industry. Visit the author's website at
http://www.herbalchaos.com
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