Al-Achi, Antoine, 1955-

An introduction to botanical medicines : history, science, uses, and dangers / Antoine Al-Achi. - Westport, Conn. : Praeger Publishers, 2008. - xv, 188 p. : ill. ; 25 cm. - The Praeger series on contemporary health and living, 1932-8079 .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [149]-184) and index.

Botanical medicine use -- Botanicals with anticancer activity -- Botanicals for cardiovascular and circulatory system -- Topical applications: botanicals for skin disorders -- Botanicals for the endocrine system -- Gastrointestinal botanicals -- Botanicals for men's health -- Botanicals for women's health -- Botanicals for psychiatric disorders -- Antimicrobial, antifungal, antiviral, and antiparasitic botanicals -- Natural remedies for pain control -- Herbal safety.

9780313350092 0313350094 (alk. paper)

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101473015 DNLM 014646569 Uk


Materia medica, Vegetable.
Herbs--Therapeutic use.
Phytotherapy--methods.
Plant Extracts--pharmacology.
Plants, Medicinal--chemistry.

RS164 / .A363 2008

615.321

WB 925 / A316i 2008