Herbal extracts like ivy extract, ginger root powder, or lemon balm leaves—surely you have used a herbal remedy at some point. Many people appreciate their generally mild effects and good tolerability. However, there are significant differences between these remedies, even if they are derived from the same medicinal plant. In this book, Robert Fürst explains which plants can be used for which ailments and are proven to be effective. He outlines the criteria that are important for evaluating herbal medicines and provides an overview of numerous preparations for the most common health complaints. These include, for example, colds, gastrointestinal issues, or sleep disturbances caused by nervousness. Robert Fürst is a professor of Pharmaceutical Biology at Goethe University in Frankfurt am Main. There, he researches the effects of natural substances and teaches aspiring pharmacists what is essential in herbal medicine. He has been awarded by the Society for Medicinal Plant and Natural Product Research for his work on herbal extracts.