Medicinal Plants of South Africa - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Bosch van Oudtshoorn, Nigel Gericke
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By: BE van Wyk, B van Oudtshoorn, N Gericke
Publisher: Briza Publications, 1st Edition, 1997
Pages: 304
Dimensions: ± 24.5 cm x 17 cm (L x W)
Hardcover. Condition very good. Binding intact. No loose pages.
Pages still crisp and clear writing. No inscriptions or underlining noted.
A photographic guide to South African medical plants and their uses.
The title includes:
· Detailed species descriptions of more than 132 medicinal plants: - the medicinal uses, preparation and dosage, pharmacological effects and botanical descriptions
· More than 500 excellent photographs of the plants, plant parts used and products.
· Introductory chapters on, among others, cultural aspects of healing, methods of collection and storage, methods of preparation and administration.
· A plant list according to ailments.
· 132 geographical maps
· Comprehensive references for further reading.