- framing the limitations of the current situation with brief examples
- reviewing the regulatory history of herbal medicines in the United States
- placing the situation in an international context by also examining regulations in Canada, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom
- illustrating the practical implications of U.S. regulations with six examples that demonstrate how herbal medicines could contribute more to consumer health--and the public health risks associated with the current regulatory situation
- analyzing the public health issues related to safety, research, clinical practice, consumer interests, business, media, and federal government
- offering key, high-impact recommendations for future policyConsumers, health care professionals, business people in the domestic and foreign herb industries, researchers, health plan executives, food and drug attorneys and policymakers, as well as educators and students, will all find this book essential to their understanding of the workings of the herbal medicine industry. Visit the author’s website at http://www.herbalchaos.com