medicine cabinets
a guide to medicinal plants an illustrated scientific and medicinal approach
this book presents up to date information on a total of 75 native and non native medicinal plants growing in singapore . comprehensive and useful information from the published literature including plant descriptions and origins traditional medicinal uses phytoconstituents pharmacological activities adverse reactions toxicities and reported drug herb interactions is presented in an easy to read manner for easy and quick reference . there is no minimum level of knowledge required to read this book and botanical and medical glossaries are also provided for readers convenience . the book will be of great practical benefit to a wide ranging audience . educators and students in complementary medicine and health pharmacognosy medicinal chemistry natural products pharmacology toxicology pharmacovigilance medicine pharmacy nursing botany biology chemistry and life sciences will find the information useful . the book will also appeal to clinicians pharmacists nurses and researchers as it contains a comprehensive reference list at the end for further reading .