ABSTRACT

Just as with prescription drugs, natural health products can present substantial risks and prompt the same areas of concern. Although some of these effects may be life-threatening, current literature on these important issues is scant.
With the use of natural health products on the rise, physicians require quality evidence with which to make evi

1. Introduction - Why is this book needed, and how to use it?
2. Plant constituents - what are the terms that may be found in the book?
3. Definitions in pregnancy and lactation
4. Evidence grades
5. Botanical medicines
6. Vitamins
7. Supplements