Book, Contemporary Phytotherapy Tradition and Practical Science Clí 3/21[LS]

Practical, didactic and objective, this work offers consistent scientific information about the characteristics of each medicinal plant and its recommendations for each type of patient, which allows for greater safety when prescribing. Recommended by renowned professors as one of the main sources of consultation and information in various undergraduate and postgraduate courses in the Health area, this book has been an important learning tool for these students, as well as for Health professionals who wish to connect to new trends and improve your clinical care. This third edition presents revised and updated text, reflecting the transformations observed in prescription practices and teaching, as well as in the availability of herbal medicines in recent years. Among the main new features, the following stand out: the update of plant monographs from the previous edition, based on recent scientific research; the inclusion of 10 new relevant plants in the daily life of phytotherapy prescribers; addition of new photographs of medicinal plants and botanical illustrations; updating botanical names; in-depth review of the Pharmacotechnics chapter; and restructuring of the Applied Phytochemistry and Pharmacology chapter, aiming to further facilitate readers' understanding.Authors with different profiles and expertise construct a narrative in which areas of knowledge engage in a consistent and unique dialogue about the contemporary nature of Phytotherapy.In its new edition, Fitoterapia Contemporary | Tradition and Science in Clinical Practice brings together substantial information for new professionals in the field of Health and allows those who have long been dedicated to Phytotherapy to be retrained. It is, therefore, a valuable learning and updating tool.Yara Oliveira de BrittoCurator of the Thematic Collection of Medicinal Plants from the Rio de Janeiro Botanical Garden Research Institute?