Author : M. K. Rai
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1578087937
Total Pages : 716 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (78 download)
Book Synopsis Medicinal Plants by : M. K. Rai
Download or read book Medicinal Plants written by M. K. Rai and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-07-03 with total page 716 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume provides a contemporary overview of new strategies for traditional medicine development. It emphasizes the importance of cataloging ethnomedical information, determining the active principles, and examining the genetic diversity and range of actions of traditional medicines. It discusses the challenges of using traditional medicines for diseases where access to modern medicine is limited, and the research areas needed to improve quality, safety, and efficacy for enhancing healthcare. Affirming the importance of traditional medicines as an essential and integral component of healthcare systems, it explores the vast opportunities for their evidence-based development.