Medicinal plants of Southern Africa (Hardcover, 2nd ed)

A photographic guide to the most commonly used and best known South African plant medicines, including their botany, main traditional uses and active ingredients. This edition has been fully updated to incorporate the latest research findings. The title includes: detailed species descriptions of more than 150 medicinal plants and their close relatives, or other species used in a similar way. Each entry includes the following information: a description of the plant, the plant parts used, medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, active ingredients and pharmacological effects. In addition, each entry includes a distribution map and a diagram of the chemical structure of the main active ingredient. More than 500 excellent photographs of the plants, plant parts used and products. Introductory chapters on, among others, cultural aspects of healing, methods of collection and storage, methods of preparation and administration. A plant list according to ailments. A glossary, detailed index and comprehensive references for further reading. This title is a must for anyone with an interest or involvement in health care and botany.

General

Imprint:	Briza
Country of origin:	South Africa
Release date:	March 2009
First published:	March 2012
Authors:	Ben-Erik Van Wyk • Bosch van Oudtshoorn • Nigel Gericke
Dimensions:	240 x 168 x 23mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	336
Edition:	2nd ed
ISBN-13:	978-1-875093-37-3
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Biology, life sciences > Botany & plant sciences > General Books > Sport & Leisure > Natural history, country life & pets > Plant life: general > General
LSN:	1-875093-37-0
Barcode:	9781875093373

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