Book ID: 49238
Cambie, R.C. and J. Ash
Fijian Medicinal Plants. 1994. 27 colour plates VII, 365 p. gr8vo. Hardcover.
Good second hand copy. Perfect state, but signature of previous owner on title page.
Describes the use of Fijian plants in medicine, a tradition that is still practised today. The origin and dispersal of Fiji's medicinal species and their significance in the local culture are outlined in the book's introduction. Other chapters describe 450 species of plants that are either endemic or have been introduced into Fiji. These species are arranged by plant family. The information on each plant includes its Fijian or local name; a botanical description to assist species recognition; their medicinal uses; list of the known chemical constituents.