This title is directed primarily towards health care professionals outside of the United States. Pharmacology: A Handbook for Complementary Healthcare Professionals provides an accessible text and source book of pharmacology for both students and practitioners of complementary medicine. It covers the basic chemistry which builds into an understanding of basic organic chemistry, key pharmacological principles, herbal and nutritional chemical constituents and the use of conventional medication. Various different aspects are treated in a way which creates linkages for clarity and clinical relevance.<br><br><ul><li>Relevant to all students and practitioners of complementary medicine</li><li>Easy to read</li><li>Includes over 200 illustrations</li><li>Written by a leading practitioner and lecturer in pharmacology</li></ul>