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Paperback. Condition: New. If you are curious about the useful medicinal plants from nature, wondering what food may be useful to health, and which edible medicinal plants you can grow in your garden, this book is for you! The book is suitable for both the general public as well as healthcare professionals. This book is a compilation of up to date information of carefully curated 30 medicinal plants, many of which are also eaten as food. Information on how to grow and when to harvest is also included. For each plant, information on scientific name, common name, origin, phytoconstituents, medicinal uses, pharmacological activities, clinical trials (if any), dosage (if any), adverse reactions, toxicity, contraindications (who should not use), precautions, drug-herb interactions (if any), uses as food, growth conditions and cultivation (e.g. light, water and soil preferences) and harvesting is collated. Authors' notes are added where appropriate. Gardening enthusiasts and hobbyists may also find inspirations from the carefully curated choices of plants. May we engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities for preventive healthcare, to optimise our health outcomes and take baby steps towards a sustainable and green environment.…

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Paperback. Condition: New. Choosing the herbs or herbal products that are suitable and safe for use is essential for any consumer. This is especially true when it comes to Ginseng, one of the most commonly used and highly regarded herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book consolidates knowledge from official pharmacopoeias, latest scientific research and on-the-ground survey of Singapore's local market conducted by the authors. From exploring the medicinal benefits and safety concerns of the herbs, to inspecting the labels of the various products available on our local market, this book is an invaluable resource for any discerning consumer interested in finding out more, buying or using ginseng and ginseng products.This is an easy-to-read guide to the various herbs and products related to "Ginseng". It introduces the reader to the traditional uses and latest scientific research regarding Chinese/Korean ginseng, Notoginseng, American ginseng, Siberian ginseng and five-leaf ginseng (Jiao Gu Lan), including their names, pharmacological activities, phytoconstituents, indications, dosage, safety considerations (e.g. side effects and herb-drug interactions).Our team has delved into the local market and surveyed over three hundred ginseng and ginseng products. Glossary of terms, explanations of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminologies, pharmacological activities, drug-herb interactions and a list of major chemical components from five herbs and their respective pharmacological activities, and products information are presented clearly in the Appendices.…

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Condition: Used. pp. 270 1st edition NO-PA16APR2015-KAP.

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 124 pages. 9.00x6.00x0.27 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: New. This book presents up-to-date information on a total of 75 native and non-native medicinal plants growing in Singapore. Comprehensive and useful information from the published literature - including plant descriptions and origins, traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, pharmacological activities, adverse reactions, toxicities, and reported drug-herb interactions - is presented in an easy-to-read manner for easy and quick reference. There is no minimum level of knowledge required to read this book, and botanical and medical glossaries are also provided for readers' convenience.The book will be of great practical benefit to a wide-ranging audience. Educators and students in complementary medicine and health, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, natural products, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacovigilance, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, botany, biology, chemistry and life sciences will find the information useful. The book will also appeal to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and researchers, as it contains a comprehensive reference list at the end for further reading. …

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Paperback. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 400 pages. 8.75x6.00x1.00 inches. In Stock.

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 110 pages. 9.25x6.25x0.50 inches. In Stock.

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Paperback. Condition: New. If you are curious about the useful medicinal plants from nature, wondering what food may be useful to health, and which edible medicinal plants you can grow in your garden, this book is for you! The book is suitable for both the general public as well as healthcare professionals. This book is a compilation of up to date information of carefully curated 30 medicinal plants, many of which are also eaten as food. Information on how to grow and when to harvest is also included. For each plant, information on scientific name, common name, origin, phytoconstituents, medicinal uses, pharmacological activities, clinical trials (if any), dosage (if any), adverse reactions, toxicity, contraindications (who should not use), precautions, drug-herb interactions (if any), uses as food, growth conditions and cultivation (e.g. light, water and soil preferences) and harvesting is collated. Authors' notes are added where appropriate. Gardening enthusiasts and hobbyists may also find inspirations from the carefully curated choices of plants. May we engage in meaningful and enjoyable activities for preventive healthcare, to optimise our health outcomes and take baby steps towards a sustainable and green environment.…

Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 400 pages. 9.50x6.25x0.75 inches. In Stock.

Condition: Used. pp. xix + 292.

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Paperback. Condition: New. Choosing the herbs or herbal products that are suitable and safe for use is essential for any consumer. This is especially true when it comes to Ginseng, one of the most commonly used and highly regarded herbs in Traditional Chinese Medicine. This book consolidates knowledge from official pharmacopoeias, latest scientific research and on-the-ground survey of Singapore's local market conducted by the authors. From exploring the medicinal benefits and safety concerns of the herbs, to inspecting the labels of the various products available on our local market, this book is an invaluable resource for any discerning consumer interested in finding out more, buying or using ginseng and ginseng products.This is an easy-to-read guide to the various herbs and products related to "Ginseng". It introduces the reader to the traditional uses and latest scientific research regarding Chinese/Korean ginseng, Notoginseng, American ginseng, Siberian ginseng and five-leaf ginseng (Jiao Gu Lan), including their names, pharmacological activities, phytoconstituents, indications, dosage, safety considerations (e.g. side effects and herb-drug interactions).Our team has delved into the local market and surveyed over three hundred ginseng and ginseng products. Glossary of terms, explanations of Traditional Chinese Medicine terminologies, pharmacological activities, drug-herb interactions and a list of major chemical components from five herbs and their respective pharmacological activities, and products information are presented clearly in the Appendices.…

Paperback. Condition: New. This book presents up-to-date information on a total of 75 native and non-native medicinal plants growing in Singapore. Comprehensive and useful information from the published literature - including plant descriptions and origins, traditional medicinal uses, phytoconstituents, pharmacological activities, adverse reactions, toxicities, and reported drug-herb interactions - is presented in an easy-to-read manner for easy and quick reference. There is no minimum level of knowledge required to read this book, and botanical and medical glossaries are also provided for readers' convenience.The book will be of great practical benefit to a wide-ranging audience. Educators and students in complementary medicine and health, pharmacognosy, medicinal chemistry, natural products, pharmacology, toxicology, pharmacovigilance, medicine, pharmacy, nursing, botany, biology, chemistry and life sciences will find the information useful. The book will also appeal to clinicians, pharmacists, nurses and researchers, as it contains a comprehensive reference list at the end for further reading. …

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Hardcover. Condition: Brand New. 1st edition. 292 pages. 9.25x6.00x0.75 inches. In Stock.

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