Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants

A 2-volume complete, up-to-date, and scientific encyclopedia, the Encyclopedia of Medicinal Plants is based on rigorous botanical, pharmaceutical and chemical research.

More than 470 plants botanically and medically described and classified by diseases
Natural treatments explained and illustrated in simple and clear language. Now the healing virtues of medicinal plants and their practical applications are in reach of everyone.
Instructions on the therapeutic preparation of fomentations, compresses, poultices, infusions, ointments, baths, cold extracts, and more...
Numerous charts describing the most frequent disorders of each part and system of the body, and the plants that have the active ingredients to heal them
Detailed explanation of the complex vegetable world, how to identify medicinal plants, and what parts of the plants to use medicinally.
Practical step-by-step instructions for the preservation and administering of medicinal herbs and medicinal plants
Beautifully illustrated and photographed throughout

Includes artists renditions of most plants, and actual in the wild pictures of most plants.

Includes synonyms and alternate names for most plants, as well as Spanish and French names for each plant.
Includes warnings and special considerations for any plants that need them, including interaction precautions, sensitivity and substitution advice, and dosage restrictions.

Volume 1 - Generalities

The vegetable world
Gathering and preservation
Methods for preparing and using plants
Active principles
Caution: Plant toxicity
From the plant to the medicine

Volume 2 - Descriptions

Plants for each body system
Plants for each organ
Plants for the skin
Plants for the metabolism
Plants for infectious diseaes
Plants for other ailments

About the Author

George D. Pamplona-Roger, MD, is Doctor of Medicine and Surgery, University of Granada, Spain, and board-certified general and digestive surgeon.

He is also a specialits in Health Education, UNED University, Spain, and a member of the International Union of Food cience and Technology, Ontario, Canada.

After practicing his specialty in public hospitals for 15 years, Dr. Pamplona-Roger has focused his activity on medical research and health education.

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