Main description:

An extraordinary compendium of information on herbal medicine, Medicinal Plants of the World, Volume 2 comprehensively documents the medicinal value of twenty-four major plants species widely used around the world in medical formulations. The book's exhaustive summary of available scientific data for the plants provides detailed information on how each plant is used in different countries, describing both traditional therapeutic applications and what is known from its use in clinical trials. A comprehensive bibliography of over 3000 references cites the literature available from a wide range of disciplines. This book offers an unprecedented collection of vital scientific information for pharmacologists, herbal medicine practitioners, drug developers, medicinal chemists, phytochemists, toxicologists, and researchers who want to explore the use of plant materials for medicinal and related purposes.

Contents:

1 Allium cepa
2 Althaea officinalis
3 Anacardium occidentale
4 Ananas comosus
5 Angelica sinensis
6 Azadirachta indic
7 Echinacea angustifolia
8 Ephedra sinica
9 Eucalyptus globules
10 Ginkgo biloba
11 Glycyrrhiza glabra
12 Hypericum perforatum
13 Laurus nobilis
14 Lycopersicon esculentum
15 Matricaria chamomilla
16 Morinda citrifolia
17 Musa sapientum
18 Myristica fragrans
19 Nelumbo nucifera
20 Pimpinella anisum
21 Ricinus communis
22 Tanacetum parthenium
23 Tribulus terrestris
24 Vitex agnus-castus
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