The Natural History of Medicinal Plants

The Natural History of Medicinal Plants
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Publisher : Timber Press
Total Pages : 0
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ISBN-10 : 0881929573
ISBN-13 : 9780881929577
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Book Synopsis The Natural History of Medicinal Plants by : Judith Sumner

Download or read book The Natural History of Medicinal Plants written by Judith Sumner and published by Timber Press. This book was released on 2008-04-07 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wild and cultivated plants have provided humans with cures for thousands of years. Aspirin, for example, the most widely used drug in the Western pharmacopoeia, was first isolated from willows to treat fever, pain, and inflammation. Writing for the lay reader, the author surveys the history of the use of plants in medicine, the range of chemicals produced by plants, and the prospects for future discoveries. This book is only available through print on demand. All interior art is black and white.


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