An Introduction to Botanical Medicines: History, Science, Uses, and Dangers

by R Johnstone and Antoine Al-Achi

For those who want to make educated decisions about whether, and when, to use natural products, this text explains the most current scientific evidence of the roles that plants can play in our health: how they can prevent, modify, or treat disease. Since antiquity, humans have used botanicals to treat various conditions affecting their organ systems, and this book is built around explaining which plants may be used for major ailments affecting...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1440836183
• ISBN13: 9781440836183
• Release Date: August 2008
• Publisher: Praeger
• Length: 208 Pages
• Weight: 0.88 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.1" x 9.2"