This must-have handbook gives the clinical facts on 91 key herbs and supplements. The format is easily accessible, so the reader can obtain the "bottom line" facts on what to prescribe and what to avoid. This portable reference provides the most essential information on safety, efficacy, interactions, and more. It contains only key facts and key references. This handbook is a companion to, and is based on the information contained in, the monographs for the Natural Standard Herb and Supplement Reference: Evidence-Based Clinical Reviews. * 91 up-to-date monographs provide readers with the most current information on herbs and supplements. * A quick-access format provides key information for each herb or supplement in just two pages. * An evidence-based approach provides readers with credible information on the efficacy and safety of a therapy, so they can make decisions with confidence. * Dosage information is provided for adults and children. * Organized interaction tables help identify clinical significance of potential drug/herb/supplement/food/lab interactions. * 160 conditions tables, organized by specific health conditions and their related terms, prevent readers from having to look though numerous herbs and supplements when trying to treat a particular condition. * Editorial board includes leading experts from a variety of disciplines, including physicians, pharmacists, administrators, naturopaths, homeopaths, acupuncturists, chiropractors, and researchers.