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The Natural History of Medicinal Plants

The Natural History of Medicinal Plants

The Natural History of Medicinal Plants

Judith Sumner

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Workman Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
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Árboles, flores silvestres y plantas
ISBN:
9780881929577
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A fascinating look into the history of plants in medicine, it also details the range of chemicals produced by medicinal plants and explores the prospects for future discoveries. Foreword by Mark J.Plotkin. With 30 b/w photos and 45 b/w drawings. This is a black-and-white edition.

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