The Western herbal tradition
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This book provides a comprehensive and critical exploration of the use of plant medicines through 2000 years of history from Dioscorides to the present day. It follows each of the 27 herbs through a wide range of key sources from European, Arabic and American traditions including greek, Roman and Renaissance texts. A rich discussion of the historical texts is balanced with current application and research. --from back cover.
PhytotherapyVegetable Materia medicaMedicinal PlantsHerbsTherapeutic useHerbal MedicineHistoryHerbs, therapeutic useMateria medica, vegetable