Book ID: 78550
Grewal, R. C.
Medicinal Plants. 2000. 430 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Description of 24 medicinal plants (Abrus precatorius, Alliumsativum, Aloe vera, Annona muricata, Carica Papaya, Cassia alata,Catharanthus roseus, etc.). Extensive chapter on nomenclature accordingto the International Code of Botanical Nomenclature. The usualtreatment includes a description of the plant, clinical uses (e.g.alkaline phosphatase inhibition, antibacterial activity, anticonvulsantactivity, antiestrogenic effect, antifertility effect, antifungalactivity, antigonadotropin effect, anti-inflammatory effect, etc.),chemical constituents.