Description |
416 p. : col. ill. ; 26 cm. |
Note |
At head of title: National Geographic. |
Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (p. 414) and index. |
Summary |
Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is based on the work of botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, illustrated entries for hundreds of plants. Each is described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, and a range map. There are also sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research.--From publisher description. |
Subject |
Plants, Medicinal. |
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Pharmacognosy. |
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Materia medica, Vegetable.
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Materia medica, Vegetable -- History.
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Pharmacognosy.
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Pharmacognosy -- History.
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Medicinal plants.
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Medicinal plants -- History.
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Naturopathy.
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Naturopathy -- History.
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Alternative medicine.
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Alternative medicine -- History.
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Added Author |
Johnson, Rebecca L.
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Added Title |
National Geographic desk reference to nature's medicine |
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Nature's medicine |
ISBN |
0792236661 (hbk.) |
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9780792236665 (hbk.) |
Standard No. |
NLM 101279680 |
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YDXCP 2254098 |
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NZ1 10709719 |
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