Psychoactive Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine
The phenomenal growth of public interest in alternative treatments for human disease and discomfort has spilled over into pet care. Pet ownersmany of whom have tried herbal remedies to treat their own physical or emotional symptomsare now interested in using these remedies to solve problems with their companion animals. The renewed interest in botanical medicine (phytomedicine), combined with the availability of non-prescription herbal supplements, has prompted many veterinarians to investigate the potential use of herbs and other preparations to treat a variety of medical concerns.
Autor: Stefanie Schwartz, DVM, BSc, MSc, Diplomate, American College of Veterinary Behaviorists, is Director of Behavior Services, VCA South Shore Animal Hospital, South Weymouth, Massachusetts, Clinical Assistant Professor, Department of Clinical Sciences, Tufts University, North Grafton, Massachusetts, and consultant to Antech-VCA laboratories
| Nakladatel | Plot |
|---|---|
| ISBN | 9780813822990 |
| Vydání | 2005 |
| Vazba | pevná |
| Počet stran | 400 |
Psychotropic Herbs in Veterinary Behavior Medicine will be an important guide for board-certified veterinary behaviorists as well as veterinarians with a particular interest in behavior medicine. Pet owners interested in alternative medicine for their misbehaving pets will use this well-rounded work to make more informed decisions on the use of over-the-counter remedies.
| Preface | XI |
| Disclaimer and Overview | XVII |
| Foreward (Dr. Susan Wynn, Dr. Phil Rogers) | XIV |
| Western Psychoactive Herbs | 3 |
| Agaricus Species and Other Medicinal Mushrooms | 3 |
| Avena sativa (Oat) | 6 |
| Catha edulis (Khat) | 8 |
| Humulus lupulus (Hops) | 10 |
| Hypericum perforatum (St. Johns Wort) | 16 |
| Lactuca virosa (Wild Lettuce) | 36 |
| Lavandula angustifolia (Lavender) | 37 |
| Matricaria chamomilla (Chamomile) | 42 |
| Melissa officinalis (Lemon Balm) | 47 |
| Nepeta cataria (Catnip) | 51 |
| Papaver somniferum (Opium Poppy) | 55 |
| Passiflora incarnata (Passion Flower) | 60 |
| Pausinystalia yohimbe (Yohimbe) | 63 |
| Piscidia species (Dogwood Tree) | 70 |
| Tilia species (Linden Tree) | 71 |
| Turnera diffusa (Damiana) | 74 |
| Valeriana officinalis (Valerian) | 76 |
| Verbena spp. (Vervain) | 86 |
| Vitex agnus-castus (Chaste Tree) | 89 |
| Native American Psychoactive Herbs | 95 |
| Cypripedium calceolus (Yellow Ladys Slipper) | 96 |
| Eschscholzia californica (California Poppy) | 97 |
| Lobelia inflata (Wild Tobacco) | 100 |
| Lophophora williamsii (Peyote) | 102 |
| Panax quinquefolius (American Ginseng) | 105 |
| Piper methysticum (Kava) | 109 |
| Psilocybe cubensis (Psilocybin) | 127 |
| Salvia officinalis (Sage) | 129 |
| Sanguinaria canadensis (Bloodroot) | 134 |
| Scutellaria spp. (Scullcap) | 137 |
| Miscellaneous Native American Psychotropic Herbs | 142 |
| Ayurvedic Psychoactive Herbs | 169 |
| Historical Perspective of Ayurveda | 169 |
| Introduction to Ayur Vidya | 170 |
| The Five Elements | 172 |
| The Three Doshas (Tridoshas) and Twenty Gunas | 175 |
| The Seven Dhatus | 177 |
| The Seven Chakras | 179 |
| Ayurveda and Psychiatry (Rauwolfia serpentina) | 181 |
| Ayurveda and Veterinary Behavior Medicine | 182 |
| Albizzia lebbeck | 183 |
| Asparagus racemosus | 187 |
| Bacopa monniera | 189 |
| Centella asiatica | 194 |
| Vitex negundo | 197 |
| Withania somnifera | 199 |
| Miscellaneous Psychoactive Herbs of Ayurvedic Medicine | 203 |
| Oriental Psychoactive Herbs | 211 |
| Introduction | 211 |
| Historical Perspective of Traditional Chinese Medicine | 212 |
| Basic Principles of TCM | 214 |
| Angelica sinensis (Dang gui) | 226 |
| Astragalus membranaceus (Huang qi) | 228 |
| Bupleurum chinense (Chai hu) | 232 |
| Corydalis yanhusuo (Yan hu suo; syn. Corydalis cava) | 235 |
| Eleutherococcus senticosus (Siberian Ginseng) | 239 |
| Ginkgo biloba (Ginkgo) | 242 |
| Huperzia serrata (Huperzine) | 260 |
| Panax ginseng (Chinese Ginseng) | 263 |
| Salvia miltiorrhiza (Dan shen) | 274 |
| Schisandra chinensis (Wu wei zi) | 278 |
| Zingiber officinale (Ginger) | 281 |
| Miscellaneous Chinese Herbs | 287 |
| Kampo | 291 |
| Miscellaneous Psychoactive Herbs | 295 |
| Introduction | 295 |
| Acorus calamus | 295 |
| Bachs Flower Essences | 298 |
| Cannabis sativa | 301 |
| Griffonia simplicifolia | 309 |
| Theobroma cacao | 310 |
| Suggested Clinical Applications of Psychoactive Herbs | 317 |
| Basic Approaches to Common Behavior Problems in Pet Cats and Dogs | 331 |
| Psychoactive Pharmaceutical Drugs in Veterinary Behavior Practice | 339 |
| Traditional Jewish Medicine - Parallels to Ayurveda and TCM | 343 |
| Online Resources | 351 |
| Index of Psychoactive Herbs | 355 |
| General Index | 357 |