Handbook of Ayurvedic Medicinal Plants - Herbal Reference Library

This handbook is filled with over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine. It includes information on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. The purpose of this handbook is to make available a reference for easy, accurate identification of these herbs. Derived from India, "Ayurveda" is the foundation stone of their ancient medical science. Approximately 80 percent of the population of India and other countries in the East continue to utilize this system of medicinal treatment. It is believed that the key to successful medication is the use of the correct herb. This is an indispensable resource for all physicians, pharmacists, drug collectors, and those interested in the healing arts.

List of contents

Preface. Acknowledgments. Introduction. Medicinal Plants. Appendices.

About the author

Kapoor, L.D.

Summary

Features over 50 illustrations and descriptions of approximately 250 plants which are used for herbal medicine. This title includes information on medicinal plants ranging from Abies spectabilis to Zizyphus vulgaris. It is suitable for physicians, pharmacists, drug collectors, and those interested in the healing arts.

Product details

• Authors: L. D. Kapoor, L.D. Kapoor, Kapoor L. D.
• Publisher: Taylor and Francis
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 10.11.2000
• EAN: 9780849329296
• ISBN: 978-0-8493-2929-6
• No. of pages: 424
• Weight: 940 g
• Series: Herbal Reference Library
• Subjects: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Medicine > Holistic medicine; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; MEDICAL / Alternative & Complementary Medicine, MEDICAL / Pharmacology, MEDICAL / Reference, Reference works, Pharmacology, complementary medicine, Complementary and alternative medicine and therapies