The Gale Encyclopedia of Alternative Medicine is a
medical reference product designed to inform and
educate readers about a wide variety of complementary
therapies and herbal remedies and treatments for
prevalent conditions and diseases. Gale believes the
product to be comprehensive, but not necessarily definitive.
It is intended to supplement, not replace, consultation
with a physician or other healthcare practitioner.
While Gale has made substantial efforts to provide
information that is accurate, comprehensive, and upto-
date, Gale makes no representations or warranties
of any kind, including without limitation, warranties of
merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose, nor
does it guarantee the accuracy, comprehensiveness, or
timeliness of the information contained in this product.
Readers should be aware that the universe of complementary
medical knowledge is constantly growing and
changing, and that differences of medical opinion exist
among authorities. They are also advised to seek professional
diagnosis and treatment for any medical condition,
and to discuss information obtained from this
book with their healthcare provider.