Author : Ivan A. Ross
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1592598870
Total Pages : 631 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (925 download)
Book Synopsis Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 3 by : Ivan A. Ross
Download or read book Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 3 written by Ivan A. Ross and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2007-10-28 with total page 631 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary compendium of information on herbal medicine, Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 3 comprehensively documents the medicinal value of 16 major plant species widely used around the world in medical formulations. The book's exhaustive summary of available scientific data for the plants provides detailed information on how each plant is used in different countries, describing both traditional therapeutic applications and what is known from its use in clinical trials. A comprehensive bibliography of over 3000 references cites the literature available from a wide range of disciplines. This book offers an unprecedented collection of vital scientific information for pharmacologists, herbal medicine practitioners, drug developers, medicinal chemists, phytochemists, toxicologists, and researchers who want to explore the use of plant materials for medicinal and related purposes.