Medicinal Plants of the World: An Illustrated Scientific Guide to Important Medicinal Plants and Their Uses

by Ben-Erik van Wyk, Michael Wink

Medicinal Plants of the World is a comprehensive and scientifically accurate guide to the best-known and most important medicinal plants. The book includes descriptions of more than 300 medicinal plants and their close relatives. Each entry gives a short summary with a description of the plant, the geographical origin, therapeutic category, historical and modern uses, active ingredients, and pharmacological effects. More than 500 full-color photographs assist in the identification of the plants. It is an essential reference guide for health care professionals — doctors, nurses, and especially pharmacists — or anyone with an interest in medicinal plants and their uses.

Genres: Nonfiction, Reference, Plants, Nature

480 pages, Hardcover

Published January 1, 2004

Reviews

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is a fantastic, beautifully illustrated quick guide to the use of medicinal plants for a student or enthusiast.

One plant per page and good evidence based content.

A classic.