Medicinal Herbs with their Formulations Volume 1 and 2

This book on Medicinal Herbs has been compiled and written mainly for medical, pharmaceutical and research scientists who are today or may in future to be concerned with the identity, efficasy and safety of Indian Medicinal Plants as well as of other countries. This book describes and illustrates more than 500 species of the most important medicinal plants and provides information on their habitats and growing conditions. The authors have tried to give as much as possible information including the latest scientific findings. The toxicities of some medicinal plants and the need for their careful handling are emphasized throughout the book. All readers will find something of value and also this book may enkindle serious interest in therapeutic use and clinical research on medicinal plants. This book is not a uniform or systematic encyclopedia of medicinal plants but what has been attempted here is to provide a focus on medicinal plants limiting the number of indications and formulations