Medicinal Plants of South Africa - Ben-Erik van Wyk, Bosch van Oudtshoorn, Nigel Gericke

By: BE van Wyk, B van Oudtshoorn, N Gericke

Publisher: Briza Publications, 1^st 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.