| A Reference Guide to Medicinal Plants: Herbal Medicine Past and Present Contributor(s): Crellin, John K. (Author), Philpott, Jane (Author) |
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ISBN: 0822308797 ISBN-13: 9780822308799 Publisher: Duke University Press OUR PRICE: $123.45 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: February 1990 Annotation: "The historical comments that follow Bass's opinions are truly excellent. Detailed nad well referenced, they are essential reading for all persons interested in the history of herbs and their use."--Varro E. Tyler, "Pharmacy in History" "Easily the most important historical commentary on American medicinal plants in two decades."--"Foster's Botanical and Herb Reviews" "A veritable treasure-house of information that could be a baseline for future research on little-known herbals."--B. Subramanian, "Journal of Scientific and Industrial Research"
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| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Health & Fitness | Herbal Medications |
| Dewey: 615.321 |
| LCCN: 88-30906 |
| Series: Cambridge Medieval Textbooks (Hardcover) |
| Physical Information: 1.81" H x 7.64" W x 9.92" (2.74 lbs) 560 pages |
| Themes: - Topical - Health & Fitness |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: Reissued as a companion edition to Trying to Give Ease: Tommie Bass and the Story of Herbal Medicine, this illustrated reference guide covers over 700 medicinal plants, of which more than 150 are readily obtainable in health food stores and other outlets. Based on the Appalachian herbal practice of the late A. L. "Tommie" Bass, each account of a plant includes the herbalist's comment, an assessment of the plant's efficacy, and current information on its chemical constituents and pharmacological effects. Unlike most herbal guides, this is a comprehensive, fully documented reference work that interweaves scientific evaluation with folkloric use. |