Medicinal plants of the world : an illustrated scientific guide to important medicinal plants and their uses /

Van Wyk, Ben-Erik,

Medicinal plants of the world : an illustrated scientific guide to important medicinal plants and their uses / Ben-Erik van Wyk, Michael Wink. - Second edition. - 520 pages : illustrations (chiefly color) ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 485-487) and index.

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.

9781786393258 1786393255 9781920217525 1920217525

101713985 DNLM


Medicinal plants.
Materia medica, Vegetable.
Plants, Medicinal.
Phytotherapy--methods.

RS164 / .V295 2017

2017 H-244 QV 766

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