Medicinal Plants in Tropical Countries: Traditional Use-experience-factsAccording to estimates of the World Health Organization, 80% of the world population is primarily reliant on such traditional methods of healing as medicinal plants. This timely text assesses 25 common plants from several countries, providing practical and evidence-based recommendations for their application. This book essential for all practitioners working in developing countries who must understand the characteristics of medicinal plants. |
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The Need to Collaborate | 1 |
Allium sativum Liliaceae | 18 |
Cajanus cajan Fabaceae | 36 |
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