Medicinal Plants of the World 1th edition
ISBN:0881926027
ISBN13:9780881926026
Publisher:Timber Press, Incorporated
Authors:Michael Wink, Ben-Erik Van Wyk, Ben-Erik van Wyk
Medicinal Plants of the World Description
Medicinal Plants of the World 1 Edition Medicinal Plants of the World is a comprehensive and scientifically accurate guide to the best-known and most important medicinal plants. The book includes descriptions of more than 300 medicinal plants and their close relatives. Each entry gives a short summary with a description of the plant, the geographical origin, therapeutic category, historical and modern uses, active ingredients, and pharmacological effects. More than 500 full-color photographs assist in the identification of the plants. It is an essential reference guide for health care professionals — doctors, nurses, and especially pharmacists — or anyone with an interest in medicinal plants and their uses.