Medicinal Plants and Traditional Medicine in Africa. 1982. (Reprint 1984). illustrated. 256 p. 8vo. Paper bd.

This is an English translation from the French. - Contents (partly):Traditional medicine: definitions and terminology/ Historical review oftraditional medicine/ Traditional medicine: methods and techniques/Standardization of herbal potions/ Scientific evidence supporting someremedies or practices used in traditional medicine/ Relationshipsbetween traditional medicine and modern drugs/ Advantages anddisadvantages of traditional medicine/ Integration or co-recognition oftraditional and modern medicine/ Methods of obtaining information onmedicinal plants/ Screening plants for bioactive agents/ Guidelines forresearch on medicinal plants for local drug production/ Research trendson medicinal plants in Africa/ Some common medicinal plants/ Glossary ofbotanical terms/ Glossary of medical terms/ Selected bibliography ontraditional medicine and medicinal plants/ Index.