{"product_id":"plants-that-cure-plants-as-a-source-for-medicines-from-pharmaceuticals-to-herbal-remedies","title":"Plants That Cure: Plants as a Source for Medicines, from Pharmaceuticals to Herbal Remedies","description":"A full-color illustrated guide to the natural history of plants with medicinal properties\n\nOf the nearly 400,000 plants that have evolved on Earth, around seven percent of them have been used in traditional herbal medicine or as local remedies. More recently, scientific studies have revealed how plants may be sources of important medicines, often in the form of single isolated compounds. Plants That Cure explores these critical compounds and the plants that produce them.\n\nThis richly illustrated book, filled with color photographs and diagrams, is organized by body system, which feeds into a discussion of the compounds and plants employed for particular conditions, including heart and circulatory problems, fatigue and dementia, nausea and indigestion, respiratory infections, arthritis and joint movement, eye conditions, reproductive issues, and types of cancer. This detailed book examines the mechanisms of action for these plants and also explains how some of their chemical compounds contribute to the functioning and survival of the plants themselves.\n\nEssential for herbalists, botanists, and anyone interested in natural remedies and drug discovery, Plants That Cure is the indispensable resource for understanding how medicinal plants work.\nProvides an authoritative natural history of the most important medicinal plants Features hundreds of color photos and illustrations Explores the roles of plants in different systems of traditional medicine throughout the world Looks at specific body systems and the phytochemical compounds used to treat or alleviate systemic conditions, from heart ailments and respiratory infections to reproductive issues\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0691200181\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: BVV.0691200181.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Dauncey, Elizabeth A.|Howes, Melanie-Jayne R.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: The item shows wear from consistent use, but it remains in good condition and works perfectly. All pages and cover are intact  including the dust cover, if applicable . Spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include limited notes and highlighting. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Blue Vase Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43267446603837,"sku":"BVV.0691200181.G","price":13.45,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0589\/4225\/9261\/files\/0691200181-0.jpg?v=1781298170","url":"https:\/\/www.bluevasebooks.com\/products\/plants-that-cure-plants-as-a-source-for-medicines-from-pharmaceuticals-to-herbal-remedies","provider":"Blue Vase Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}