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Author: Pi-kwang Tsung, Hong-yen Hsu
Ohai Press
Review
"This book is a wonderful contribution to the knowledge of medicinal plants of the world. . .
It is an invaluable resource that will become a critical reference to a great diversity
of specialists in the fields of public health, chemistry, phytomedicine, ethnobotany,
toxicology, and botany."-Journal of Natural Products
"The editor has neatly merged diffuse knowledge from a complex field to provide
an educational resource pertinent to researchers, drug developers, and pharmaceutical
and clinical services. . .an interesting introduction to the intriguing field
of ethnopharmacology and traditional medicine."-Doody's Health Sciences Book Review Journal
"...created quite a stir with the extensive research and painstaking documentation
that characterized the first volume in this series. The second volume is no less impressive
in scope or detail, and contains a number of helpful additions that improve its function
as a reference tool." - Medic al Reference Services Quarterly
"This volume offers an unprecedented collection of vital scientific information
for pharmacologists, herbal medicine practioners, drug developers, phytochemists,
medicinal chemists, phytologists, toxicologists, and researchers who want to explore
the use of little-known information about these plants and open appication horizons
for the many novel drugs and drug candidates found in them." -Acta Botanica Hungarica
"...Recommended for large public libraries, as well as college and university libraries."
- American Reference Books Annual
Product Description
A reference for biochemists and other professionals interested in the medicinal uses
for plants around the world. Includes halftone illustrations with the description of each plant,
all of which are cross-referenced. Lists the plant's chemical constituents
and usage in countries throughout the world.
