Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest: The Definitive Guide - Brossura

Kane, Charles W.

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ISBN 10: 0977133311 ISBN 13: 9780977133314

Casa editrice: Lincoln Town Pr, 2009

Riassunto

This text covers over 210 western plants within 100 distinct plant profiles, from Acacia to Yucca. Each profile is identified by what the author calls its main common name. This is followed by the plant's Latin family name, its current Latin binomial, and any other common names. The profile is further broken down into segments such as description, distribution, chemistry, medicinal uses, indications, collection, preparation and dosage, and cautions.Kane's writing style is simple and easy to follow. Drawing from over 20 years of experience in the field, he equips the reader with practical information that can be readily applied, while at the same time lending insights that can only come from someone with a true passion for, and intimate knowledge of, botanical medicines. Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest serves as a decent field guide as well. In addition to the text, the book contains original paintings by Frank S. Rose and over 200 photos of the plants covered in the book, allowing for easy recognition on site. \Although the name focuses on plants in the southwest, many may be found throughout North America. Such familiar names include dandelion, horsetail, juniper, and verbena. Thus, the medicinal plants in this book go well beyond the geographical borders of its title. For anyone interested in botanical medicine, Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest is a valuable addition to your library.

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L'autore:

Active in the field for over 20 years, Charles Kane continues to write, teach, and see patients. Committed to helping people through the usage of medicinal plants, he is well regarded for his no nonsense approach in a field known for the opposite. Kane has also written Herbal Medicine: Trends and Traditions. He is a veteran of the war on terrorism and lives in southern Arizona.

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• Editore: Lincoln Town Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2009
• ISBN 10: 0977133311
• ISBN 13: 9780977133314
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 346