Herbs Demystified: A Scientist Explains How the Most Common Herbal Remedies Really Work
Posted by on May 26, 2010
- ISBN13: 9781569244081
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- Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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4 stars is an average
3 stars for implying that only Western science double-blind, placebo-controlled cons are of any value.
5 stars: readablity, setting page format, including some for fun and interesting history and folklore, value, and personal anecdotes as well as explaining, in simple terms the science behind the study. I particularly welcome the latter, the author’s ability to explain science concepts in simple terms.
Since it seems so impressed (I am. Btw), it might seem churlish of me subtract the two stars of the involvement of Western “science” is the only way of looking at things in general and in particular herbs. I do not think so. I have a long-term training, nearly long, in fact training in alternative medicine and other alternative ideas. Therefore, I am qualified to benefit from the information sciences and West to ignore or edit for me to bias against the author of traditional information.
I guess this is not so many readers of this book, especially because this book is a general audience, and therefore this bias is quite a large gap in my opinion. In addition, Dr. Phaneuf, ignoring some of the available information on traditional herbal particular, fails to give a little of the traditional warning signs-cons and certain herbs. This too I found a gap. While I fully agree with the author that some traditional references such as “this grass is good for the liver” are unnecessary and potentially dangerous so proud, but it is certainly not everything is available in way of traditional information. If this book is not intended for the general public, I would not feel compelled to make such an issue of it.
Otherwise, I expect this book will be a welcome addition to my library and I congratulates Dr. Phaneuf on a book of entertainment in a very accessible format.
Rating: 4 / 5
If you want the truth about herbs said in a mansion bright and humorous, this book is for you. It is so refreshing to read the facts about herbs clear by all the hype and misinformation out there companies herbal supplement and some charlatans “experts”. Mr. Phaneuf wrote in a fun and informative style, starting with the background, sometimes hilarious and folklore of herbs for each covered. She then explained that the actual effects (as determined by science and clinical trials – what a concept!) Each plant has or lacks. It is not surprising that some of the most hype herbs have the least real effects, but many others have real effects and amazing. I was very surprised because of his clear writing, I could understand things about molecules herbal and what they would do in my body. Thank you to this book, I’ll make sure I get enough omega-3 oils, wintergreen and will have in hand for sore muscles. I will also surely enjoy my food more spicy! (Thanks to capsaicin) Highly recommended.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is phenomenal! It is full of specific information that gives the layman the research capacity of herbs. Coming from a scientific community, Dr. Phaneuf gives us the how and why herbs for the best of our knowledge. This book helps to dispel the misinformation, rumors and allegations about herbs and herbal supplements and what they do. This book provides a scientific assessment of what is now known about many of the plants most commonly used. I found the book both entertaining as well. Mr. Phaneuf has a great sense of humor that has found its place in discussions on the chemistry and double-blind studies. Buy this book!
Rating: 5 / 5
bias against herbs, etc. is quite revealing. author does this work for pharmaceutical companies? Most of his comments are “unscientific” in the sense that his knowledge is based on American studies and ignores other studies. Something negative is emphasized and something positive is qualified. She wrote that the 100 most studies are not strictly scientific, so we can not count on them, etc. What about 10-20 studies that have been scientifically? What do they say? If a plant shows some positive benefits, it will indicate that it can not be proven and therefore can not be accurate. But if there is negative on the grass, it will indicate to stay away from him, again, without any scientific study to support its request. It is the kind of “science” that 200 years ago say that the idea of invisible bacteria that cause disease organisms is ridiculous because they can not be seen and no study has ever shown. His view of homeopathy, it is nothing but a placebo effect said. His “science” is a spirit in a straitjacket, without imagination, without worrying about health issues, which may work but have not been proven “yet. We must look book in a bookstore read about a herb is familiar with and then decide if you want to waste money on this book. Some of the science is interesting, but its conclusions are intellectually anemic.
Rating: 1 / 5
Certainly one of the best books on these subjects. Good consistent format that the author will systematically in each herbs increased my understanding of how these substances may be used or misused. This book is a must for anyone supplimenting with herbs, it helps you know what kind of questions you should ask about any supplements you may be thinking, so even if it is not addressed in this book you know what you know before you go looking for answers. It really made me skeptical of other books that I ordered that recommend everything on the shelf for everyone. I recommend everyone to get this book and compare herbalists and other authors with the ideas you gain from this book before blindly supplimenting.
Rating: 5 / 5