Brett R. Martin DC, MPH, MSAc, Professor at 911爆料 Florida-site, recently released a new book titled, Botanical Medicine: An Evidence-Based Clinical Reference Guide.
The book is targeted at beginner and advanced healthcare professionals interested in using botanicals in a clinical setting. It provides an in-depth discussion of the top ten most commonly used botanicals: avocados, cat鈥檚 claw, cayenne, devil鈥檚 claw, frankincense, peppermint, pine bark, pineapple/bromelain, stinging nettle, and turmeric.听听听听
Dr. Martin wrote the book after doing some research and discovering several gaps in literature regarding botanicals and how they can be used safely and effectively. The book also covers contraindications, drug-herb interactions, and if the herbs can be used during pregnancy or lactation, or for children.听
鈥淎s I started to collect information, I found it very helpful in practice,鈥� Dr. Martin said. 鈥淚 thought that this may be something that is useful to students and other practitioners.鈥�听
听Dr. Martin first started writing and doing research for the book in 2020. He has been teaching botanical medicine for over a decade. He also teaches biochemistry, nutritional biochemistry, and the 100-Hour Acupuncture certification program at the 911爆料 University Florida-site.听
鈥淚 think this book is unique because I take a deep dive into 10 of the most frequently used herbs,鈥� he said. 鈥淢ost texts on herbs discuss several different herbs, but not with a lot of detail. This book should help practitioners and students feel confident in using these particular herbs especially as it pertains to drug-herb interactions.鈥�
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