Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Contents 5
3. Preface 6
4. Introduction 7
5. Traditional systems of medicine 8
6. Phytomedicines 16
7. Functional foods and nutraceuticals 18
8. Plant-derived chemical compounds 20
9. Mind-altering drugs and stimulants 22
10. Plant poisons 24
11. Plant parts used 28
12. Dosage forms 30
13. Methods and routes of administration 34
14. Extraction and analysis of compounds 36
15. Quality control and safety 40
16. Efficacy of herbal medicine 42
17. Pharmacological and toxic effects 44
18. Regulation and legal aspects 46
19. Secondary metabolites 49
20. Photographic index of plants 92
21. Glossary 274
22. Further reading 285
23. Acknowledgements 288
24. Index 289