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Author:   Ivan A. Ross
Publisher:   Humana Press Inc.
Imprint:   Humana Press Inc.
Edition:   2005 ed.
Dimensions:   Width: 17.80cm , Height: 3.40cm , Length: 25.40cm
Weight:   1.390kg
ISBN:  

9781588291295

ISBN 10:   1588291294
Pages:   648
Publication Date:   29 June 2005
Audience:   College/higher education ,  General/trade ,  Tertiary & Higher Education ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print  
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Table of Contents

Camellia sinensis Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Cannabis sativa Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Cocos nucifera Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Coffea arabica Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Daucus carota Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Ferula assafoetida Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Hordeum vulgare Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Larrea tridentata Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Nicotiana tabacum Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Olea europaea Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Oryza sativa Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Plantago ovata Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Saccharum officinarum Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Serenoa repens Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Sesamum indicum Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Zingiber officinale Common Names Botanical Description Origin and Distribution Traditional Medicinal Uses Chemical Constituents Pharmacological Activities and Clinical Trials References Glossary Cross Reference Index

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From Reviews of Earlier Volumes... <br>.,. an invaluable resource that will become a critical reference to a great diversity of specialists in the fields of public health, chemistry, phytomedicine, ethnobotany, toxicology, and botany. -Journal of Natural Products <br> No library can be without [it] and no specialist can do without consulting [it]. <br>-American Scientist <br>.,. will certainly be consulted by physicians, pharmacists, and herbal healers... <br>-New Phytologist <br>.,. this volume belongs on the shelves of medical and botanical libraries. Large public libraries and academic libraries...may also want to consider it. <br>-Booklist - Reference Books Bulletin <br>.,. authoritative and comprehensive... -Journal of Medicinal Chemistry <br>.,. priceless...a great reference and information source... <br>-Plant Science Bulletin <p>From the reviews: <p> The third volume continues the now-familiar series characteristics of exhaustive research and comprehensive documentation. a ] Overall, this is more consistent with the character and organization of the work a ] . This addition to the series is highly recommended for academic health sciences libraries, botanical libraries, and larger hospital and public libraries. Collections in support of public health, nutrition, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and ethnomedicine would also benefit from the inclusion of this title. (Sarah McCord, Medical Reference Services Quarterly, July, 2006) <p> Ivan A. Ross has authored volume 3, covering many details of 16 important plant species used around the world in medicinal preparations and/or dietary supplements. This is timely because the use of herbal medicines and nutritionalsupplements is on the rise. a ] a valuable resource and is a critical reference for researchers in phytomedicine, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, herbal medicine, toxicology, and botany. The volume belongs on the shelves of libraries of institutes of pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, and botany. (Govind J. Kapadia, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 49 (13), June, 2006)

From Reviews of Earlier Volumes... ...an invaluable resource that will become a critical reference to a great diversity of specialists in the fields of public health, chemistry, phytomedicine, ethnobotany, toxicology, and botany. -Journal of Natural Products No library can be without [it] and no specialist can do without consulting [it]. -American Scientist ...will certainly be consulted by physicians, pharmacists, and herbal healers... -New Phytologist ...this volume belongs on the shelves of medical and botanical libraries. Large public libraries and academic libraries...may also want to consider it. -Booklist - Reference Books Bulletin ...authoritative and comprehensive... -Journal of Medicinal Chemistry ...priceless...a great reference and information source... -Plant Science Bulletin From the reviews: The third volume continues the now-familiar series characteristics of exhaustive research and comprehensive documentation. ! Overall, this is more consistent with the character and organization of the work ! . This addition to the series is highly recommended for academic health sciences libraries, botanical libraries, and larger hospital and public libraries. Collections in support of public health, nutrition, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and ethnomedicine would also benefit from the inclusion of this title. (Sarah McCord, Medical Reference Services Quarterly, July, 2006) Ivan A. Ross has authored volume 3, covering many details of 16 important plant species used around the world in medicinal preparations and/or dietary supplements. This is timely because the use of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements is on the rise. ! a valuable resource and is a critical reference for researchers in phytomedicine, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, herbal medicine, toxicology, and botany. The volume belongs on the shelves of libraries of institutes of pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, and botany. (Govind J. Kapadia, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 49 (13), June, 2006)

"From Reviews of Earlier Volumes... ""...an invaluable resource that will become a critical reference to a great diversity of specialists in the fields of public health, chemistry, phytomedicine, ethnobotany, toxicology, and botany."" -Journal of Natural Products ""No library can be without [it] and no specialist can do without consulting [it]."" -American Scientist ""...will certainly be consulted by physicians, pharmacists, and herbal healers..."" -New Phytologist ""...this volume belongs on the shelves of medical and botanical libraries. Large public libraries and academic libraries...may also want to consider it."" -Booklist - Reference Books Bulletin ""...authoritative and comprehensive..."" -Journal of Medicinal Chemistry ""...priceless...a great reference and information source..."" -Plant Science Bulletin From the reviews: ""The third volume continues the now-familiar series characteristics of exhaustive research and comprehensive documentation. … Overall, this is more consistent with the character and organization of the work … . This addition to the series is highly recommended for academic health sciences libraries, botanical libraries, and larger hospital and public libraries. Collections in support of public health, nutrition, pharmacology, medicinal chemistry, and ethnomedicine would also benefit from the inclusion of this title."" (Sarah McCord, Medical Reference Services Quarterly, July, 2006) ""Ivan A. Ross has authored volume 3, covering many details of 16 important plant species used around the world in medicinal preparations and/or dietary supplements. This is timely because the use of herbal medicines and nutritional supplements is on the rise. … a valuable resource and is a critical reference for researchers in phytomedicine, medicinal chemistry, pharmacology, herbal medicine, toxicology, and botany. The volume belongs on the shelves of libraries of institutes of pharmacy, medicinal chemistry, and botany."" (Govind J. Kapadia, Journal of Medicinal Chemistry, Vol. 49 (13), June, 2006)"

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