Ayurvedic Herbs: A Clinical Guide to the Healing Plants of Traditional Indian Medicine

This book examines the clinical information available on more than 60 Ayurvedic herbs to determine how their use in traditional Indian medicine is supported by modern scientific study. Plants are grouped according to body systems and each entry includes a description, information on the source plant, distribution and traditional use, active chemical constituents, relevant pharmacology, and details of clinical studies and safety findings. This unique book also includes a brief history of Ayurveda, examines the history of drug development and evaluation in ancient India, and identifies current trends resulting from scientific investigation.

Author: M. S. Premila
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 10/18/2006
Pages: 398
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 8.34h x 6.36w x 0.98d
ISBN: 9780789017680

Review Citation(s):
Scitech Book News 03/01/2007 pg. 116