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MEDICINAL PLANTS OF THE PACIFIC WEST
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| By: |
Michael Moore |
| Format: |
Paperback |
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£25.99 |
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| ISBN 10: |
0890135398 |
| ISBN 13: |
9780890135396 |
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| Publisher: |
MUSEUM OF NEW MEXICO PRESS |
| Pub. date: |
1 November, 2011 |
| Pages: |
360 |
| Description: |
A guide to over 300 species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. It contains information on: identification and safe use of the plants; appearance, habitats, collecting methods, and storage; therapeutic uses, constituents, and preparations; potential toxicities and medical contraindications; and, more. |
| Synopsis: |
Michael Moore, renowned herbalist, teacher, and author of several medicinal plant books, presents a one-of-a-kind guide to over 300 species of plants geographically ranging from Baja California to Alaska. This uniquely attractive book educates the reader to both native and introduced species within this region. With over eighty line drawings, forty-four colour photographs, maps, and a glossary, this book contains clear and reliable information on: Identification and safe use of the plants; Appearance, habitats, collecting methods, and storage; Therapeutic uses, constituents, and preparations; Potential toxicities and medical contraindications; Tea-making, tincturing, and salve making.' |
| Illustrations: |
colour & b/w photos & maps |
| Publication: |
US |
| Imprint: |
Museum of New Mexico Press |
| Returns: |
Returnable |