An extraordinary compendium of information on herbal medicine, Medicinal
Plants of the World, Volume 2 comprehensively documents the medicinal
value of twenty-four major plants species widely used around the world
in medical formulations. The book's exhaustive summary of available
scientific data for the plants provides detailed information on how each
plant is used in different countries, describing both traditional
therapeutic applications and what is known from its use in clinical
trials. A comprehensive bibliography of over 3000 references cites the
literature available from a wide range of disciplines. This book offers
an unprecedented collection of vital scientific information for
pharmacologists, herbal medicine practitioners, drug developers,
medicinal chemists, phytochemists, toxicologists, and researchers who
want to explore the use of plant materials for medicinal and related
purposes.