Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts
According to estimates of the World Health Organization, 80% of the world population is primarily reliant on such traditional methods of healing as medicinal plants. This timely text assesses 25 common plants from several countries, providing practical and evidence-based recommendations for their application. This book essential for all practitioners working in developing countries who must understand the characteristics of medicinal plants.
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Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts
According to estimates of the World Health Organization, 80% of the world population is primarily reliant on such traditional methods of healing as medicinal plants. This timely text assesses 25 common plants from several countries, providing practical and evidence-based recommendations for their application. This book essential for all practitioners working in developing countries who must understand the characteristics of medicinal plants.
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Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts

Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts

by Markus S. Mueller, Ernst Mechler
Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts

Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use - Experience - Facts

by Markus S. Mueller, Ernst Mechler

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According to estimates of the World Health Organization, 80% of the world population is primarily reliant on such traditional methods of healing as medicinal plants. This timely text assesses 25 common plants from several countries, providing practical and evidence-based recommendations for their application. This book essential for all practitioners working in developing countries who must understand the characteristics of medicinal plants.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9783131648914
Publisher: Thieme
Publication date: 11/10/2004
Sold by: Barnes & Noble
Format: eBook
Pages: 176
File size: 4 MB

About the Author

German Institute for Medical Mission, Tuebingen, Germany
University of Tuebingen, Pharmaceutical Institute, Tuebingen, Germany

Table of Contents

1 Traditional Medicine and Modern Medicine: The Need to Collaborate
2 The Example of Malaria: How Helpful Are Medicinal Plants?
3 Monographs on Medicinal Plants
From "Adansonia digitata" to
"Zingiber officinale"

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