The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine

The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine is amedical reference product designed to inform andeducate readers about a wide variety of complementarytherapies and herbal remedies and treatments forprevalent conditions and diseases. Gale believes theproduct to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive.It is intended to supplement, not replace, consultationwith a physician or other healthcare practitioner.While Gale has made substantial efforts to provideinformation that is accurate, comprehensive, and upto-date, Gale makes no representations or warrantiesof any kind, including without limitation, warranties ofmerchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nordoes it guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, ortimeliness of the information contained in this product.Readers should be aware that the universe of complementarymedical knowledge is constantly growing andchanging, and that differences of medical opinion existamong authorities. They are also advised to seek professionaldiagnosis and treatment for any medical condition,and to discuss information obtained from thisbook with their healthcare provider.