cannabisnews.com: Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs Posted by FoM on January 07, 2001 at 15:33:48 PT By Ethan B. Russo, MD Source: Cannabis News About the Book: Reliable and fact-filled, the Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Natural Treatments for Psychiatric Conditions offers psychiatrists, psychologists, counselors, physicians, and students in these fields a comprehensive review of the history, pharmacology, chemistry, and uses of medicinals herbs. Providing practical information on standardized preparations to help you recognize an approved herbal product and be aware of its pros and cons, this essential guide examines such herbs as ginkgo, ginseng, kava kava, linden, German chamomile, St. John’s wort, and valerian, among others.The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs will help you make a well-informed decision on what herb may be effective and safe for your patients. Complete and comprehensive, this guide contains the history, use, phytochemistry, laboratory and clinical studies, and consumer and physician information for each herb. The Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs lists concise assessments, guidelines, and pitfalls of most agents, and the author’s recommendations on approved preparations. Containing cutting-edge information and research about herbal medicine, this important book will help you better understand the role of plants in human psychopathophysiology and its treatment, enabling you to offer patients alternative and proven options for medical care.Contents• Foreword • Part I: Introductory Material• Chapter 1: Author’s Introduction• Chapter 2: Herbal Regulation • Chapter 3. Research Methodology: Probability, Statistics, and Psychometric Tests Employed in Herbal Medicine Studies • Part II: Psychiatric Conditions and Herbs Employed in Their Treatment• Chapter 4: Depression • Hypericum/St. John’s Wort • Griffonia/5-hydroxytryptophan (5-HTP)• Licorice• Chapter 5: Insomnia• Valerian• Passion Flower• German Chamomile• Roman Chamomile• California Poppy • Hops• Lemon Balm/Melissa• Linden• Scullcap• Oats• Chapter 6: Dementia and Cognitive Impairment• Ginkgo• Gotu kola• Huperzine• Chapter 7: Anxiety• Kava Kava• Chapter 8: Adaptogens• Chinese Ginseng• American Ginseng• Eleuthero• Chapter 9: Miscellaneous Herbal Psychotropic Herbs• Damiana• Aromatherapy• Lavender• Other Essential Oils• Cannabis• Part III: Case Studies• Afterword• Glossary• Bibliography• Index• Reference Notes Included$69.95 Hard.ISBN: 0-7890-0718-5(Outside US/Canada/Mexico: $84.00)$34.95Soft.ISBN: 0-7890-1088-7(Outside US/Canada/Mexico: $42.00)Available Now 2000. Approx. 350 pp. with Index.Complete Title: Handbook of Psychotropic Herbs: A Scientific Analysis of Herbal Remedies for Psychiatric ConditionsEthan B. Russo, MDMontana Neurobehavioral Specialists900 North Orange StreetMissoula, MT 59802(406) 327-3372E-mail: erusso blackfoot.netHaworth Press10 Alice Street,Binghamton, NY 13904-1580 USATel: 1-800-HAWORTH * Fax: 1-800-895-0582Outside US/Canada:Tel: 1-607-722-5857 * Fax: 1-607-722-6362e-mail: getinfo haworthpressinc.comhttp://www.haworthpressinc.com/Home.htmCannabisNews Articles - Dr. Ethan B. Russo, MDFDA Approves Marijuana Study On Migraineshttp://cannabisnews.com/news/3/thread3222.shtmlMarijuana & The Migraine - Research http://cannabisnews.com/news/3/thread3117.shtml Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #3 posted by FoM on January 07, 2001 at 18:28:08 PT This is real medicine to me Back in 94 when I gave up being a walking pharmacy I needed to find a way to feel better from years of legal prescription drug use. I started reading as much as I could find on Medicinal Herbs and Essential Oils. Teas, tinctures, extracts and capsules. I learned a lot but I know your book will teach me more. I believe that trying to prevent illness is much wiser then trying to find a cure once we are sick. I also believe in what is from this earth but very leary of man made drugs due to my past experience.Thanks Dr. Russo!PS: These herbs and oil below are my favorite from your list and have been taken daily for years with no problems at all. St. John’s Wort• Valerian• Ginkgo• Gotu kola• American Ginseng• Aromatherapy• Lavender [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by observer on January 07, 2001 at 18:01:04 PT The Art of the Apothecary I'm just digging into my copy, I got it last week. (Started with the "Cannabis: A Breed Apart" chapter (pgs. 220-232) of course! ...The chapter on Adaptogens is next.) There's a lot of material here. Judging from the cannabis section I've completed already, it is technical, but not too technical. Most people here would find it accessible and useful. I'm flipping through the book now, my eyes fall on Table 9.1 "Essential Oils for Psychotropic Usage". I'm thinking about the holy annointing oil in Exodus 30:22-25; looking for cinnamon and cassia (Cassie?). They both appear, interestingly enough! (The other ingred. in Ex.30:32, "sweet calamus" is the Heb. "kana-bosm", i.e. cannabis.)As a free bonus, a picture of a smiling Dr Russo is included on the back cover! He should be smiling, because this looks to be a very useful book which is sure to help many. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by Ethan Russo, MD on January 07, 2001 at 17:44:52 PT: Shameless Self-Promotion Here it is, folks, justified by inclusion of one section on the use of cannabis to treat depression, anxiety, insomnia, alcoholism and addiction. Available from Haworth, Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Borders, et al. 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