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Wild Plants: The Treasure of Natural Healers

Wild Plants: The Treasure of Natural Healers

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This book provides a comprehensive overview of wild plants, their uses, and the growing field of ethnopharmacology research. It highlights the diversity of wild plants, their medicinal and food properties, threats to their survival, and their ethnopharmacological relevance in Latin America. The chapters include case studies from various countries and discuss the potential properties and dangers of using wild plants without proper guidance. It is a valuable resource for researchers, conservationists, and policymakers interested in these areas.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 460 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2022
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd


This comprehensive book delves into the realm of wild plants, encompassing their diverse uses and the burgeoning field of ethnopharmacology research. It addresses vital topics such as the rich diversity of wild plants, with a special focus on their medicinal and food value, the threats they face, and the invaluable traditional ethnobotanical knowledge associated with them. The book explores the various applications of wild plants in treating skin diseases, snake bites, and cosmetic purposes, highlighting their ethnopharmacological significance in Latin America.

The chapters are packed with case studies, providing up-to-date evidence on the importance of these wild plant resources from countries like Peru, Nepal, Bangladesh, India, Pakistan, and Brazil. Additionally, specific species are used to illustrate their potential properties and the risks associated with their unsupervised use.

What sets this book apart is its unique approach to discussing traditional usage and properties of wild plants. It offers valuable insights for researchers working in the fields of conservation biology, botany, ethnobiology, ethnopharmacology, and policymaking. The book provides a valuable resource for anyone interested in exploring the world of wild plants and their potential applications.

Weight: 870g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367510053

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