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ISBN 10: 0132824973
ISBN 13: 978-0132824972
Author: S.J. Enna, Stata Norton
Today, many manufacturers of plant-based “neuroceuticals” claim their products can offer powerful benefits in brain function. However, the US government does not require these manufacturers to demonstrate their products’ effectiveness, leaving it difficult for consumers and health professionals to make decisions about the benefits and risks. In Herbal Supplements and the Brain: Understanding their Health Benefits and Hazards, two leading researchers provide this crucial information in clear language any intelligent reader can understand and use. They begin by introducing the fundamental principles of pharmacology, explaining how drugs and natural products can affect the body’s organs and organ systems. Using examples, they show how to determine whether an ingested substance can enter the bloodstream and reach its target at a concentration sufficient to have an effect. They also explain how natural products may influence blood levels of other substances, and discuss whether such interactions may diminish the effectiveness of prescription medications or alter normal body chemistry. Throughout, the authors emphasize factors relating especially to neuroceuticals and the brain. Individual chapters are devoted to nutritional supplements which promise to enhance memory, relieve pain, safely promote sleep, and aid in the treatment of depression or anxiety. Specifically, readers will find research-based coverage of Ginkgo biloba; St. John’s Wort; Valerian; Lemon Balm; Kava; Lavender; Kudzu, Daffodil, Passion Flower, and Camellia Tea and other caffeinated beverages.
Table of contents:
Chapter 1: The Gifts of Eden
Chapter 2: Transforming Plants into Gold
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Prehistoric Evidence
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Early Documentation
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Western Culture
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Alchemy
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Chemistry
Chapter 3: Thinking Like a Pharmacologist
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The Origins of Pharmacology
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Pharmacodynamics
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Pharmacokinetics
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In Vitro and In Vivo Studies
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Pharmacology and Herbal Supplements
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Herbal Supplement Pharmacology Checklist
Chapter 4: The Brain as a Drug Target
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The Human Brain
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Chemical Neurotransmission
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Neurotransmitter Systems
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Behavioral Assays
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Clinical Studies
Chapter 5: Ginkgo (Ginkgo biloba)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 6: St. John’s Wort (Hypericum perforatum)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 7: Valerian (Valeriana officinalis)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 8: Lemon Balm (Melissa officinalis)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 9: Kava (Piper methysticum)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 10: Lavender (Lavandula angustifolia)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 11: Kudzu (Pueraria lobata)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 12: Daffodil (Narcissus pseudonarcissus)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 13: Passion Flower (Passiflora incarnata)
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 14: Coffee, Tea, and Cocoa
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Botany
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Therapeutic Uses
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Constituents
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Pharmacokinetics
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Pharmacodynamics
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Adverse Effects
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Pharmacological Perspective
Chapter 15: Epilogue
Endnotes
Index
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