Herbal and traditional medicine

"Responding to the increased popularity of herbal medicines and other forms of complementary or alternative medicine in countries around the world, this reference reviews current knowledge on the molecular, cellular, and physiological actions of traditional and herbal products and reviews various safety, toxicity, and quality-control issues related to the use of traditional and herbal products for health maintenance and disease prevention and treatment. This reference also analyzes some of the most widely used herbal remedies to discuss their possible effects on human health and wellness."--BOOK JACKET.