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22%OFFDan Choffnes - Nature´s Pharmacopeia: A World of Medicinal Plants - 9780231166614 - V9780231166614
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Nature´s Pharmacopeia: A World of Medicinal Plants

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Description for Nature´s Pharmacopeia: A World of Medicinal Plants Paperback. Num Pages: 432 pages, 187 colour illustrations. BIC Classification: MMG; PSB; PST. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 280 x 216. Weight in Grams: 454.
This beautifully illustrated, elegantly written textbook pairs the best research on the biochemical properties and physiological effects of medicinal plants with a fascinating history of their use throughout human civilization, revealing the influence of nature's pharmacopeia on art, war, conquest, and law. By chronicling the ways in which humans have cultivated plant species, extracted their active chemical ingredients, and investigated their effects on the body over time, Nature's Pharmacopeia also builds an unparalleled portrait of these special herbs as they transitioned from wild flora and botanical curiosities to commodities and potent drugs. The book opens with an overview of the ... Read more

Product Details

Publisher
Columbia University Press
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
352
Place of Publication
New York, United States
ISBN
9780231166614
SKU
V9780231166614
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About Dan Choffnes
Dan Choffnes is associate professor of biology and Asian studies at Carthage College, where he teaches courses in genetics, developmental biology, experimental design, and medicinal plants. He earned his doctorate at the University of California, Berkeley, and has conducted field research in medical botany in Central America, South America, and South and East Asia.

Reviews for Nature´s Pharmacopeia: A World of Medicinal Plants
Nature's Pharmacopeia will have a significant impact on the training and education of undergraduate students pursuing degrees in the life sciences, history, or other disciplines in the humanities.
Thomas Eulgem, University of California, Riverside A well-researched, clearly written, and beautifully illustrated textbook on important aspects of the world's ethnomedicine. Throughout the volume, Choffnes seamlessly weaves together fascinating stories and ... Read more

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