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Author Hanson, Bryan Abbott, 1959-

Title Understanding medicinal plants : their chemistry and therapeutic action / Bryan Hanson.

Publication Info. New York : Haworth Herbal Press, [2005]
©2005
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 University of Saint Joseph: Pope Pius XII Library - Reference Material  PHARM QV 766 H251U 2005    In-Library Use Only
Description xiii, 307 pages : illustrations ; 23 cm
Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents Interpreting the symbolism of chemical structures, or, finding your way around a molecule -- The origins of bonding and molecular properties -- A structural lexicon of medicinally important chemical families found in plants -- Chemical behavior and its application to medicinal molecules -- Drug delivery and action -- Case studies of selected plant drugs.
Summary "Understanding Medicinal Plants is a unique work designed to explain the chemical workings of healing herbs to people who are intimidated by chemistry. This illustrated, reader-friendly guide explores the molecules of medicinal plants and the pharmacology behind their actions on the human body."--Jacket.
Subject Materia medica, Vegetable -- Popular works.
Medicinal plants -- Popular works.
Botanical chemistry -- Popular works.
Plants, Medicinal -- chemistry.
Phytotherapy.
Other Form: Online version: Hanson, Bryan Abbott, 1959- Understanding medicinal plants. New York : Haworth Herbal Press, c2005 (OCoLC)646520410
ISBN 078901551X hardcover : cover
9780789015518 hardcover : cover
0789015528 soft cover
9780789015525 soft cover
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