Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 2nd edition (second edition)

About this book

Handbook of Medicinal Herbs 2nd edition by James A. Duke, Mary Jo Bogenschutz-Godwin, Judi duCellier, and Peggy-Ann K. Duke is an extensive reference on medicinal plants and their traditional and scientifically investigated uses. The handbook brings together ethnobotanical knowledge, phytochemical information, therapeutic applications, safety considerations, and practical reference data for more than 800 medicinal plant species.

The 2nd edition organizes medicinal plants alphabetically by common name and provides scientific names, synonyms, activities, indications, traditional uses, phytochemicals, dosage information, contraindications, toxicity concerns, and other safety data. Coverage includes herbs from African, Ayurvedic, Chinese, Jamu, Western herbal, and other medicinal traditions, supported by color plates, maps, and botanical illustrations.

This reference is intended primarily for herbal medicine researchers, ethnobotanists, botanists, pharmacognosy students, pharmacists, natural products researchers, and professionals studying medicinal plants. Its plant specific entries support investigation of traditional uses, biologically active compounds, potential therapeutic applications, adverse effects, and comparisons among medicinal species from different healing traditions.

Researchers, students, herbal medicine professionals, and botanical science specialists can use this 2002 edition to identify medicinal plants, investigate phytochemical constituents, review documented and traditional indications, and examine dosage and safety information. The complete 2nd edition is available as a searchable PDF enhanced digital version with instant access for research, coursework, botanical reference, and medicinal plant study.