RE: Herbal Remedies - PDR for Herbal Medicines

February 3, 2004

You might want to do a little research on

the publisher of this book: Medical Economics. And notice there’s

no author listed. It looks dominated by the medicos. Therefore the info will be

slanted. Here’s a review from Amazon. He’s hit on some

of the twisting aspects, especially where he mentions ‘no data exists’

and that they don’t know what they’re talking about. Ooooh,

they know, all too well what they’re doing!!!

<snip>I'm glad that someone put together an herbal PDR... I just

wish they had done a decent job. This looks like it was written by The Little

Rascals (Alfalfa and Buckwheat). First of all, the Latin names are wrong

throughout the book. No author of the name is ever given, the capitalization

does not follow convention, and no effort is made to use the currently official

names. This makes it difficult or even impossible to know exactly which species

is being discussed, in some cases. And it makes it seem that the people who

wrote it don't know what they're talking about. It is also interesting to note

that the literature reviews which went into making this were not very

comprehensive; the book will often say that no data exists when a simple Medline

search will prove otherwise. Perhaps for the next edition, " Our Gang "

should hire a botanist to help them do the Latin names properly, and a medical

librarian to help with finding and citing literature.<snip>

Anna

*Your Health Is In Your Hands*

February 4, 2004

Physicians Desk Reference. This is the standard for the pharmatel-allopathic conglomeration.

Don Q.

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Lisa Belcher

herbal remedies

Wednesday, February 04, 2004 9:12 AM

Re: Herbal Remedies - PDR for Herbal Medicines

Could someone please tell me what PDR stands for?

Thanks

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Lauren Bastow

herbal remedies

Tuesday, February 03, 2004 3:44 PM

RE: Herbal Remedies - PDR for Herbal Medicines

I actually have the herbal PDR and it's great. I highly recommend this book to anyone serious or just moderate in all things herbal. they have pictures of some herbs and monograms on over 700 herbs.

SpareRibOfAz [spareRibOfAz] Monday, February 02, 2004 8:50 PMherbal remedies Subject: Re: Herbal Remedies - PDR for Herbal MedicinesIn a message dated 2/2/04 8:39:15 PM US Mountain Standard Time, suziesgoats writes:

I believe Powell Books has it for less..around $50.00 www.powells.comWalmart has it for around $53.00 (on line)http://www.sunrisellc.com/books/PDR/pdr_for_herbal_medicines.htm $59.95http://www.redwingbooks.com/products/books/PDRHerMed.cfm $59.95Jamie,,, these links don't have other herbal products..Thanks...SuziSr. Moderator.Federal Law requires that we warn you of the following: 1. Natural methods can sometimes backfire. 2. If you are pregnant, consult your physician before using any natural remedy. 3. The Constitution guarantees you the right to be your own physician and toprescribe for your own health. We are not medical doctors although MDs are welcome to post here as long as they behave themselves. Any opinions put forth by the list members are exactly that, and any person following the advice of anyone posting here does so at their own risk. It is up to you to educate yourself. By accepting advice or products from list members, you are agreeing to be fully responsible for your own health, and hold the List Owner and members free of any liability. Dr. Ian ShillingtonDoctor of NaturopathyDr.IanShillington