Volume 1. 1999. V, 289 p. English.

The usual monograph offers information on the following subjects:Definition, Synonyms, Selected vernacular names, description, Plantmaterial of interest (e.g. bulb, etc.), organoleptic properties,Microscopic characteristics, Powdered plant material, Geographicaldistribution, General identity tests, Purity tests (Microbiology,Total Ash, Acid-insoluble ash, Water-soluble extractive, Alcohol-soluble extractive, Pesticide residues, Heavy metals, Radioactiveresidues, Other purity tests), Chemical assays, Major chemicalconstituents, Dosage forms, Medicinal uses (Uses supported by clinicaldata, Uses described in pharmacopoeias and in traditional systems ofmedicine, Uses described in folk medicine not supported byexperimental or clinical data), Pharmacology (Experimental, Clinical),Contra-indications, Warnings, Precautions, Adverse reactions, Posology,References.- This volume deals with 28 plants. - Standing ordersinvited.