The Constituents of Medicinal Plants [OP]: An Introduction to the Chemistry and Therapeutics of Herbal Medicine

by Andrew Pengelly, Kerry Bone (Foreword)

Recent studies on the scientific basis for plant therapeutic capabilities are establishing credibility and acceptance for herbal medicine in the medical community. This book provides an introduction to the complex area of plant constituents and the therapeutic effects associated with
them.

Genres: Chemistry, Health, Plants, Nutrition

184 pages, Paperback

First published April 29, 2004

Reviews

[Aaron · Rating 3 out of 5]

An excellent but very technical introduction to phytochemistry and herbal medicine. It reads like a textbook, and I really wouldn't recommend sitting down to read it cover-to-cover. It works much better as a reference. Keep your organic chemistry textbook nearby! Author is Australian and many references are to native Australian plants.