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National Geographic Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine
by Rebecca L. Johnson ; National Geographic Society
ISBN: 0792236661
ISBN-13: 9780792236665
Format: Hardcover
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Bibliographic Details
Publisher: Natl Geographic Society Published date: 2006 Size: 7 x 10 inches Weight: 3.2 pounds Pages: 416
Synopses
Before formal science enabled a systematic approach to medicine, healers used plants to alleviate pain, ease the symptoms of diseases, and treat complaints of every kind. Today, people still use medicinal plants, in traditional roles or as building blocks for new research and innovative drugs. Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this book is based on the work of botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, illustrated entries for hundreds of plants. Each is described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, and a range map. There are also sidebars on everything from ancient folklore to the latest research.--From publisher description.
Publisher's Notes
An illustrated compendium of information on plants and their diverse therapeutic properties and benefits brings together folklore, scientific research, and medical theory to describe hundreds of plants, their origins and geographic distribution, cultivation, and medical applications.
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Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine (National Geographic)
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Desk Reference to Nature's Medicine
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Washington, D.C., U.S.A.: National Geographic Society, 2006. 8" x 10", 416 pgs. Great color illustrations of plants and herbs which have medicinal properties. Clean, tight and unread in very slightly stretched jacket along top and bottom.. First Edition. Hard Cover. Fine/Near Fine. ( more information) Offered by The Book Guardian (United States)
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New. ISBN: 0792236661. Hardcover. . Free giftwrap upon request. Brand new, not a used item. Ships in sturdy box with delivery confirmation (in US). Featuring 350 full-color photographs, botanical drawings, and maps, this accessible, fact-filled book is based on the work of renowned botanical experts and presents alphabetically arranged, beautifully illustrated entries for hundreds of plants touted for millennia to soothe, even heal. Each is clearly described, with full details of its physical appearance and medicinal uses; its origins and geographic distribution, how it's harvested and used in conventional and alternative medicine, a range map; and more. ( more information) Offered by Konstantin Krylov (United States)
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NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS, 2006. Brand new. <br>Publisher: NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC BOOKS<br>Year Of Publication: 2006<br>Pages: 416<br>Publication Country: USA<br>Dimensions: 194 x 248<br>Format: hardback<br>Designed to meet the needs of both the botanist, and those with an interest in alternative health, this book offers a comprehensive overview of the abundant healing properties found within nature. Accompanying each plant is a colour photograph, and detail ( more information) Offered by Thunder Books (United States)
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