| Description |
666 p. : ill. ; 29 cm. |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| Contents |
Herbs, holism, and science : a paradigm shift -- Classification of medicinal plants -- An introduction to phytochemistry -- Carbohydrates -- Lipids -- Terpenes -- Polyphenols -- Alkaloids -- Pharmacology -- Toxicity, contraindications, and safety -- Formulation and preparation of herbal medicines -- A holistic model of herbal medicine -- The digestive system -- The cardiovascular system -- The respiratory system -- The nervous system -- The urinary system -- The reproductive system -- The musculoskeletal system -- The skin -- The immune system -- The endocrine system -- Phytotherapy and the elderly -- Phytotherapy and children -- Herbal actions -- Materia medica. |
| Subject |
Herbs -- Therapeutic use.
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Medicinal plants.
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| ISBN |
0892817496 (hardcover) |
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