Chinese and Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Valu

Chinese and Related North American Herbs: Phytopharmacology and Therapeutic Values

Publisher:CRC

Number Of Pages:616

Publication Date:2002-02-27

Sales Rank:1542099

ISBN / ASIN:1587161281

EAN:9781587161285

Binding:Hardcover

Manufacturer:CRC

Studio:CRC

Providing Latin, Chinese, and English names, this book covers 1800 species of Chinese herbs and 700 related North American species. Clearly formatted tables provide quick and easy access to the information. It presents the major constituents and therapeutic values of Chinese medicinal herbs and data on toxicity, major chemical components and their therapeutic values. The book covers the relationship between Chinese and North American medicinal herbs, the possibility of replacement of Chinese with North American herbs, growing conditions and controlled process procedures. It includes more than 500 references and three Appendices that provide cross-references.