Автор: Jim Meuninck
Название: Medicinal Plants of North America: A Field Guide
Издательство: Falcon Guides
Год: 2016
ISBN: 9781493019618
Серия: Falcon Guide Medicinal Plants of North America
Язык: English
Формат: pdf
Размер: 5,2 mb
Страниц: 232
This detailed field guide provides a comprehensive look at plants noted for enhancing health and preventing disease. Featuring more than 120 color photographs, the book presents plant descriptions, clear identification, practical information on where they are found, interesting facts, and colorful author commentary about familiar plants as well as those that are less common and more difficult to identify.
Learn how to recognize medicinal plants, discover how each plant affects the human body, and find out which plants promote good health or provide relief for particular ailments. This easy to understand and portable guide is a must-have reference for anyone interested in medicinal plants, their uses, and their habitats.
Look inside to find:
• Traditional and modern uses
• Recipes and gardening tips
• Wildlife and veterinary uses
• The top-eleven garden herbs
• Precautions and toxicity
• Web site resources