Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest - Brossura

Kane, Charles W.

Brossura

ISBN 10: 0977133370 ISBN 13: 9780977133376

Casa editrice: Lincoln Town Pr, 2011

Riassunto

Covering more than 160 southwestern plant medicines, within 100 profiles, Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest clearly explains each plant's medicinal use, therapeutic indication, geographic range, botanical description, preparation, dosage, and caution(s). Each plant's common and scientific name and chemical breakdown are also specifically detailed. A complete preparation segment includes instruction on the use and making of teas, tinctures, syrups, salves, ointments, oils, washes, fomentations, and other modes of application. Readers will also find the therapeutic index, glossary, bibliography, and the exhaustive index valuable additions to the book. Nearly 100 colors photos further assist the reader in plant identification. Crucifixion thorn (Castela), Elephant tree (Bursera), and Pipevine (Aristolochia) are new profiles for this edition.Formally entitled 'Herbal Medicine of the American Southwest' this is the second major revision for the material that comprises 'Medicinal Plants of the American Southwest'.

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L'autore:

Considered a leading authority on wild plant medicines, Charles W. Kane's books are found from Harvard's botany library to coffee tables and truck stops. He is a veteran of the war on terrorism and lives in southern Arizona. He has also written 'Sonoran Desert Food Plants' and 'Herbal Medicine: Trends and Traditions'.

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• Editore: Lincoln Town Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2011
• ISBN 10: 0977133370
• ISBN 13: 9780977133376
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 368