Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

For many ages, plants have been used by
humans for food, cosmetics, medicine, clothing and even
shelter. Plants have served as the basis of traditional
medicine for thousands of years in countries such as
China and India. Thus plants continue to play an important
role in health care. It has been estimated that about 80% of
the world's inhabitants rely mainly on traditional medicines
for their primary health care. Plant products also play
an important role in the remaining health care systems of
the population who mainly reside in developed countries.
The National Cancer Institute (NCI) has screened over
100,000 plant extracts for anticancer activity and over 30,000
for anti-AIDS activity. Making the medicinal value of
plants inestimable.  In this encyclopedia set, Dr. George D.
Pamplona-Roger combines thorough research on 470
different plants, with medical science. The result is a gold mine
resource that common people can easily use to treat many kinds of diseases. Dr. Pamplona-Roger carefully describes each plant, with pictures, diagrams, and charts. He explains what body system each plant is used for, and how to prepare the plant to utilize its medical properties.

Featured in this encyclopedia set

Index of diseases
Index of plants
Glossery of difficult terms
Warnings about possible side effects.
Preparation and use instructions for each plant

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