A Guide to Medicinal Plants: An illustrated, scientific and medicinal approach. 2009. illus. 250 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.

This book presents up-to-date information on a total of 75 native and nonnative medicinal plants growing in Singapore. Includesuseful information from the published literature includingplant descriptions and origins, traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents,pharmacological activities, adverse reactions, toxicities, and reported drug-herb interactions - is presented in an easy-to-read manner for easy and quick reference. There is no minimum level knowledge required to read this book, and botanical and medical glossaries are also provided for readers' convenience. The book is of great practical benefit to a wide-ranging audience. Educators students in complementary medicine and health, pharmacognosy,chemistry and life sciences will find the information useful. The book will also appeal to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and researchers, as it contains a comprehensive reference list at the end for further reading.