A Handbook Of Medicinal Plants

Author : Zohara Yaniv,Uriel Bachrach
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 532 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2005-07-25
Category : Science
ISBN : 1560229950

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Handbook of Medicinal Plants by Zohara Yaniv,Uriel Bachrach Pdf

Stay up-to-date with this important contribution to rationalized botanical medicine The Handbook of Medicinal Plants explores state-of-the-art developments in the field of botanical medicine. Nineteen experts from around the world provide vital information on natural products and herbal medicines—from their earliest relevance in various cultures to today’s cutting-edge biotechnologies. Educated readers, practitioners, and academics of natural sciences will benefit from the text’s rich list of references as well as numerous tables, figures, and color photographs and illustrations. The Handbook of Medicinal Plants is divided into three main sections. The first section covers the use of herbal medicines throughout history in China, Australia, the Americas, the Middle East, and the Mediterranean, emphasizing the need for future medicinal plant research. The second section discusses the latest technologies in production and breeding, crop improvement, farming, and plant research. The third section focuses on groundbreaking advances in the medicinal application of therapeutic herbs. In the Handbook of Medicinal Plants, you will gain new knowledge about: recent research and development in Chinese herbal medicine modern methods of evaluating the efficacy of medicinal plants by “screening” the newest developments of in vitro cultivation prevention and therapy of cancer and other diseases using medicinal plants the challenges and threats to medicinal plant research today trends in phytomedicine in the new millennium The Handbook of Medicinal Plants demonstrates the global relevance of sharing local knowledge about phytomedicines, and highlights the need to make information on plants available on a worldwide basis. With this book, you can help meet the challenge to find scientifically rationalized medicines that are safer, more effective, and readily available to patients from all walks of life.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 554 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2007-12-26
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780849382031

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Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible by James A. Duke Pdf

Readers have come to depend on Jim Duke's comprehensive handbooks for their ease of use and artful presentation of scientific information. Following the successful format of his other CRC handbooks, Duke's Handbook of Medicinal Plants of the Bible contains 150 herbs listed alphabetically and by scientific name. Each entry provides illustrations of the plant, synonyms, notes, common names, activities, indications, dosages, downsides and interactions, natural history, and extracts. It includes Biblical quotes as well as comments on points of interest.

Author : Narayan Das Prajapati
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1168 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2003
Category : Materia medica, Vegetable
ISBN : UVA:X004793469

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A Handbook of Medicinal Plants by Narayan Das Prajapati Pdf

This Book Describes More Than 1346 Medicinal Plants Found In The World. It Includes Vernacular Names,Description, Distribution, Part Use, Utilization, Active Principles, Agronomic Practices And Colour Plates.

Author : Shahid Akbar
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 2076 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2020-04-21
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9783030168070

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Handbook of 200 Medicinal Plants by Shahid Akbar Pdf

This book is designed to provide pharmacologists and researchers of natural products a comprehensive review of 200 medicinal plants, their vernacular names in various languages and their medicinal uses around the world, and in some cases, a historical perspective. Chemical constituents of each plant with the putative active constituent, and available up to date pharmacological studies (until 2017 on PubMed) with each medical activity explored and its relationship with traditional uses, are described for each plant. Any variations in chemical constituents and their effects on pharmacological studies outcome have been highlighted. All clinical trials conducted, with sufficient details, have been included. Nationalities and racial identities of participants of clinical trials are identified to impress upon the social, cultural and dietary influences on the clinical outcomes. Toxicity studies and potential interactions with prescribed drugs, and full spectrum of references are included.

Author : Maurice M. Iwu
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 446 pages
File Size : 42,9 Mb
Release : 2014-02-04
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781466571983

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Handbook of African Medicinal Plants by Maurice M. Iwu Pdf

With over 50,000 distinct species in sub-Saharan Africa alone, the African continent is endowed with an enormous wealth of plant resources. While more than 25 percent of known species have been used for several centuries in traditional African medicine for the prevention and treatment of diseases, Africa remains a minor player in the global natural

Author : Shahina A. Ghazanfar
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 43,8 Mb
Release : 1994-08-24
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781482214956

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Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants by Shahina A. Ghazanfar Pdf

The Handbook of Arabian Medicinal Plants is the first illustrated reference on the uses of plants in the Arabian Peninsula. It documents and preserves the existing knowledge in a region where social patterns are rapidly changing. The book emphasizes the need for preserving social and cultural patterns.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 896 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2002-06-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781420040463

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Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition by James A. Duke Pdf

Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world’s most important medicinal plant species. The book contains more species, phytochemicals, proven indications, folk indications, and dosage data than the first edition in a new easier to use format. The in-depth content, the addition of color plates and over 200 black and white illustrations makes this book the most comprehensive resource on medicinal herbs available. NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION: · Over 100 color plates, 4 color maps · Over 200 black and white illustrations · Over 800 medicinal plants — more than twice as many as the previous edition organized alphabetically by common name · More herbs from the African, Ayurvedic, Chinese, and Jamu traditions EASY ACCESS TO INFORMATION YOU NEED Designed to give you fast access to the information you need on a regular basis, this new edition is organized more systematically than any other medicinal herb publication. The entries are now arranged alphabetically by common name with the scientific name in parenthesis. Major synonyms are also provided. · It has become increasingly clear that there are hundreds of biologically active compounds, often additive or synergistic, in all our plants, foods, spices, herbs, medicinal, and poisonous plants. The debate continues on how these plants work and how they should be used. Blending scientific fact with folk uses and the author’s personal experience, Handbook of Medicinal Herbs, Second Edition provides the most well rounded discussions of safety, efficacy, toxicity, and rational use found in any herbal reference.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 708 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1985
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : UOM:39015013228237

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Handbook of Medicinal Herbs by James A. Duke Pdf

Catalog of herbs; Medicinal herbs: toxicity ranking and pricelist; Toxins: their toxicity and distribution in plant genera; Higher plant genera and their toxins; Pharmacologically active phytochemicals; Poximate analyses of conventional plant foods.

Author : Alma R. Hutchens
Publisher : Shambhala Publications
Page : 271 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1992-11-10
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780834824225

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A Handbook of Native American Herbs by Alma R. Hutchens Pdf

The author of ‘the bible on herbalism’ returns with a portable guide on North American medicinal herbs—for the professional and amateur herbalist alike Based on the now-classic reference text Indian Herbalogy of North America, this illustrated pocket guide is the perfect companion for those eager to expand their knowledge of herbal healing. Through detailed descriptions and illustrations, Alma R. Hutchens walks readers through: • 125 of the most useful medicinal herbs found in North America, and their uses • How to create herbal remedies for common ailments • The herbal traditions of North America and other lands Entries include staples of folk medicine such as echinacea and slippery elm as well as common kitchen herbs—from parsley to thyme to pepper—whose tonic and healing properties are less widely known.

Author : H. Panda
Publisher : ASIA PACIFIC BUSINESS PRESS Inc.
Page : 550 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2004-01-03
Category : Herbs
ISBN : 9788178330587

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Handbook On Medicinal Herbs With Uses by H. Panda Pdf

Medicinal herbs are the local heritage with global importance. World is endowed with a rich wealth of medicinal herbs. The Variety and sheet number of plants with therapeutic properties is quite astonishing. Medicinal herbs have curative properties due to presence of various complex chemical substance of different composition, which are found as secondary plant metabolites in one or more parts of these plants. These plant metabolites, according to their composition, are grouped as alkaloids, glycosides, corticosteroids, essential oils etc. During the past decade, a dramatic increase in exports of medicinal herbs attests to worldwide interest in these products as well as in traditional health systems. The pharmaceutical industries have made massive investment on pharmacological, clinical and chemical researches all over the world in past five decades. Efforts have been made to discover still more potent plant drugs. The benefits of these efforts would reach to the masses in future in farmers initiate commercial cultivation of medicinal herbs. In fact, agricultural studies on medicinal herbs, by its very nature, demand an equally large investment and higher priority. India, in particular, has a big scope for the development of pharmaceutical and physiochemical industry. The medical plants for health are used as herbal treatments and therapies that can be new habits for culture. Medicinal plants constitute a large segment of the flora, which provide raw materials for use by various industries. They have been used in the country for a long time for their medicinal properties. These plants are staging a comeback and herbal renaissance is happening all over the globe. The herbal medicines today symbolise safety in contrast to the synthetics that are regarded as unsafe to human and environment. This book illustrates the cultivation, utilization of Abelmoschus Moschatus, Abroma Augusta, Abrus Precatorius, Abutilon Indicum, Acacia Arabica, Acacia Catechu,AcaciaFernesiana, Acanthus Ilicifolius, Achillea Millefolium, Achyranthes Aspera, Aconitum Napellus, Aconitum Heterophyllum,Acorus Calamus, Adansonia Degitata, Adina Cordifolia Adhatoda Vasika, Adonis Vernalis, Aegle Marmels, Aerua Lanata, Aesculus Hippocastanum, Aethusa Cynapium etc. The book contains systematic account of the most important plants used in medicines. Each chapter covers botanical description, parts used, Ayurvedic properties, clinical uses, constituents with the figure of the plant. This book will be very useful for those working on medicinal plants, natural products, entrepreneurs, libraries, consultant, research scholars etc.

Author : Supriya Kumar Bhattacharjee
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 1998
Category : Botany, Medical
ISBN : CORNELL:31924084758337

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Handbook of Medicinal Plants by Supriya Kumar Bhattacharjee Pdf

Author : Namrita Lall
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 46,5 Mb
Release : 2017-09-27
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780128124765

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Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being by Namrita Lall Pdf

Medicinal Plants for Holistic Health and Well-Being discusses, in depth, the use of South African plants to treat a variety of ailments, including tuberculosis, cancer, periodontal diseases, acne, postmacular hypomelanosis, and more. Plants were selected on the basis of their traditional use, and the book details the scientific evidence that supports their pharmacological and therapeutic potential to safely and effectively treat each disease. Thus, this book is a valuable resource for all researchers, students and professors involved in advancing global medicinal plant research. Many plants found in South Africa are also found in other parts of the world. Each chapter highlights plants from other worldwide locations so that scientists can study which plants belong to the same family, and how similar qualities can be used to treat a specific disease. Uses traditional medicine as an efficient means to identify and further investigate South African and similar plants used as lead compounds in modern drug discovery Includes a number of chapters dedicated to using medicinal plants to treat various skin disorders, which is not covered often in other books on medicinal plants Organized by specific diseases, with vital evidence-based data related to the bioactivity, pharmacological potential, chemical structure and safety information

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 689 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-18
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781351089579

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Handbook of Medicinal Herbs by James A. Duke Pdf

A Practical, Authoritative Compendium This handbook catalogs 365 species of herbs having medicinal or folk medicinal uses, presenting whatever useful information has been documented on their toxicity and utility in humans and animals. Plants from all over the world - from common cultivars to rare species - are included in these 700 pages. The toxicity of these species varies, but the safety of each has been formally or informally questioned by the Food and Drug Administration, National Cancer Institute, Department of Agriculture, Drug Enforcement Administra-tion, or Herb Trade Association. Easy-to-Locate Facts and Figures Designed to enable fast access to important information, this hand-book presents information in both catalog and tabular forms. In the catalog section, plants are presented alphabetically by scientific name. (The index permits you to locate an herb by its common name.) A detailed sketch of the chief identifying features accompa-nies most catalog entries. For each species the following information, as available, is presented and referenced: Family and colloquial names Chemical content Uses and applications - present and historical Processing, distribution, and economic potential Toxicological agents and degree of toxicity Poison symptoms in humans and animals Treatment and antidotes References to original literature Five Tables of Accessible Data Given a plant species, you can easily determine its toxins; or, given a toxin, you can discover which plants contain it. These and other data are presented in convenient tabular formats as appendixes to the handbook. Other information contained in these tables include toxicity ranking and other toxicity data (as applicable), such as mode of contact, organs affected, and lethal dose; and proximate analyses of selected foods. These tables are titled: Medicinal Herbs: Toxicity Rank

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-27
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9781420040487

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CRC Handbook of Medicinal Spices by James A. Duke Pdf

"Let food be your medicine, medicine your food."-Hippocrates, 2400 B.C.When the "Father of Medicine" uttered those famous words, spices were as important for medicine, embalming, preserving food, and masking bad odors as they were for more mundane culinary matters. Author James A. Duke predicts that spices such as capsicum, cinnamon, garlic, ginger

Author : James Green
Publisher : Crossing Press
Page : 385 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2000-09-01
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9780895949905

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The Herbal Medicine-Maker's Handbook by James Green Pdf

THE HERBAL MEDICINE-MAKER'¬?S HANDBOOK is an entertaining compilation of natural home remedies written by one of the great herbalists, James Green, author of the best-selling THE MALE HERBAL. Writing in a delightfully personal and down-home style, Green emphasizes the point that herbal medicine-making is fundamental to every culture on the planet and is accessible to everyone. So, first head into the garden and learn to harvest your own herbs, and then head into your kitchen and whip up a batch of raspberry cough syrup, or perhaps a soothing elixir to erase the daily stresses of modern life.