Medicinal Plants of the World

Name: Medicinal Plants of the World
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ISBN: 9780881926026

ISBN-10: 0881926027

ISBN-13: 9780881926026

Edition: 2004

Authors: Ben-Erik van Wyk, Michael Wink, Ben-Erik Van Wyk

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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.

Book details

List price: $49.95
Copyright year: 2004
Publisher: Timber Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 2/15/2004
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 480
Size: 6.75" wide x 9.50" long x 1.25" tall
Weight: 3.102
Language: English

Ben-Erik van Wyk is professor of botany at the University of Johannesburg and the author of several best-selling books on plants and plant use.



Preface


Introduction


Medicine systems of the world


Plant parts used


Dosage forms


Use of medicinal plant products


Active ingredients


Quality control and safety


Efficacy of medicinal plant products


Regulation of herbal remedies and phytomedicines


The plants in alphabetical order


Health disorders and medicinal plants


Overview of secondary metabolites and their effects


Quick guide to commercialised medicinal plants


Glossary


Further reading


General index


Acknowledgements and photo credits