Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas
S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information
critical to assessing the medicinal potential of Taiwanese herbs. A
comprehensive review of chemical constituents, toxicity, and
therapeutic values, the book focuses on documentation of the
chemical components present and their therapeutic properties. The
author begins with a general introduction regarding the geographic
advantages for growing varieties of medicinal plants, followed by
tables presenting information on the major constituents and
therapeutic values of more than 1000 species. He includes an index,
three appendices cross-referencing major chemical components and
their sources, and the common and scientific names of the medicinal
plants cited in the table. Arranged alphabetically by Latin name
into tables, the information is easy to find and the book easy to
use.
General
Imprint: |
Crc Press
|
Country of origin: |
United States |
Release date: |
March 2006 |
First published: |
2006 |
Authors: |
Thomas S.C. Li
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156 x 27mm (L x W x T) |
Format: |
Hardcover
|
Pages: |
400 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-8493-9249-8 |
Categories: |
Books >
Medicine >
Complementary medicine >
General
|
LSN: |
0-8493-9249-7 |
Barcode: |
9780849392498 |
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