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12-04-2014 13:41 Chocolate: History, Culture, and Heritage by Louis Evan Grivetti and Howard-Yana Shapiro, eds., 2009.At more than 1,000 pages, this compilation of essays from various scholars provides a comprehensive look at the many historical uses of chocolate. The book’s 56 chapters are divided into 11 parts organized by time, place, or general theme, including chapters on the use of chocolate by early cultures; chapters on the medicinal uses of cacao in North America; chapters on advertising campaigns; and multiple chapters on chocolate serving dishes or “chocolate pots.” This work has a wide-reaching appeal with its incredible variety of chapter topics from science and recipes to history and culture. Hardcover, 1064 pages. Price: $103.95 (ABC Member Price: $93.56) Purchase Now |
 Essential Oil Safety: A Guide for Health Care Practitioners, 2nd edition, by Robert Tisserand and Rodney Young, 2014. This almost totally rewritten new edition is an extensive text on essential oil-drug interactions that also provides detailed essential oil constituent data. It includes 400 detailed essential oil profiles and almost 4000 references. New chapters on the cardiovascular, digestive, nervous, respiratory, and urinary systems are included. Softcover, 592 pages. Price: $96.95 (ABC Member Price: $87.26) Purchase Now |
 An Evidence-based Approach to Phytochemicals and Other Dietary Factors, 2nd edition, by Jane Higdon and Victoria Drake, 2012. This completely updated second edition is a trusted resource for health professionals who need to interpret the explosion of information on the role of a plant-based diet in health and disease. It consolidates a wealth of scientifically accurate, peer-reviewed data on plant foods, dietary phytochemicals, and dietary supplements, and includes information on essential intake recommendations, dietary sources, nutrient and drug interactions, phytochemicals in disease prevention, possible adverse effects, and much more. Hardcover, 328 pages. Price: $79.99 (ABC Member Price: $71.99) Purchase Now |
 Fighting Multidrug Resistance with Herbal Extracts, Essential Oils, and Their Components by Mahendra Rai and Kateryna Kon, 2011.This essential reference discusses herbal extracts and essential oils used or under investigation to treat MDR infections, as well as those containing antimicrobial activity that could be of potential interest in future studies against MDR microorganisms. This book provides important coverage of mechanism of action, the advantages and disadvantages of using herbal extracts, essential oils and their components, and more to aid researchers in effective antimicrobial drug discovery. Hardcover, 296 pages. Price: $129.95 (ABC Member Price: $116.96) Purchase Now |
 Green Tea Polyphenols: Nutraceuticals of Modern Life by Lekh R. Juneja, Mahendra P. Kapoor, Tsutomu Okubo, Theertham P. Rao, eds., 2013. Each chapter of this compilation addresses a specific aspect of recent research and development of green tea polyphenols. Topics covered include history, processing, chemical composition, biochemical and physicochemical characteristics, as well as a discussion of the properties of green tea polyphenols, including metabolism, bioavailability, safety, and health benefits. Hardcover, 348 pages. Price: $129.95 (ABC Member Price: $116.96) Purchase Now |
 Handbook of Plant Food Phytochemicals: Sources, Stability and Extraction by Brijesh K. Tiwari, Nigel P. Brunton, and Charles Brennan, 2013. This handbook provides an overview and evaluation of the occurrence, significance, and factors affecting phytochemicals in plant foods. Evaluation of the evidence for and against the quantifiable health benefits being imparted is expressed in terms of the reduction in the risk of disease conferred through the consumption of foods that are rich in phytochemicals. Hardcover, 526 pages. Price: $199.95 (ABC Member Price: $179.96) Purchase Now |
 Medicinal Plant Research in Africa: Pharmacology and Chemistry by Victor Kuete, 2013.
The first global standard on the nature and specificity of chemicals isolated in African medicinal plants, this book also brings together and discusses the main bioactive metabolites of these plants. It explores the essence of natural substances from African medicinal plants and their pharmacological potential. Hardcover, 916 pages. |
 Principles and Practice of Phytotherapy, 2nd edition, by Kerry Bone and Simon Mills, 2013. Recipient of the ABC 2013 James A. Duke Excellence in Botanical Literature Award. This newly updated edition is divided into three key parts. The first defines the underlying principles and knowledge base of modern phytotherapy; the second explores the role of plants as therapeutic agents in a clinical setting; the third contains 50 detailed herbal monographs. It focuses on a modern clinical approach including how and when to use specific herbs in response to approximately 100 modern ailments. This book covers traditional use and scientific research, safety, and effective dosage. The foreword was written by ABC Founder and Executive Director Mark Blumenthal. Hardcover, 1056 pages. Price: $125.00 (ABC Member Price: $112.50) Purchase Now |
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