Reprint of the original, first published in 1874. The publishing house Anatiposi publishes historical books as reprints. Due to their age, these books may have missing pages or inferior quality. Our aim is to preserve these books and make them available to the public so that they do not get lost.
In Edward John Waring's 'Remarks on the Uses of some of the Bazaar Medicines and Common Medical Plants of India', readers are taken on a detailed exploration of various medicinal plants found in India and their practical applications. Waring meticulously describes the uses and benefits of these plants in a style that is both informative and accessible to a wide audience. Written in the mid-19th century, this book provides valuable insights into the traditional pharmacopeia of India and serves as a precursor to modern ethnobotanical studies. Waring's work sheds light on the intersection of botany and medicine in a time when Western science was beginning to take interest in traditional healing practices. This book serves as a valuable resource for scholars and enthusiasts interested in the history of medicine and ethnopharmacology in India. Edward John Waring's expertise in pharmacology and botany shines through in this seminal work, making it a must-read for those fascinated by the healing properties of plants and traditional medicine.
This book is designed to provide pharmacologists and researchers of natural products a comprehensive review of 200 medicinal plants, their vernacular names in various languages and their medicinal uses around the world, and in some cases, a historical perspective. Chemical constituents of each plant with the putative active constituent, and available up to date pharmacological studies (until 2017 on PubMed) with each medical activity explored and its relationship with traditional uses, are described for each plant. Any variations in chemical constituents and their effects on pharmacological studies outcome have been highlighted. All clinical trials conducted, with sufficient details, have been included. Nationalities and racial identities of participants of clinical trials are identified to impress upon the social, cultural and dietary influences on the clinical outcomes. Toxicity studies and potential interactions with prescribed drugs, and full spectrum of references are included.
Organized by body system and ailment makes it easy to locate appropriate therapies. Includes background on the physiology of major systems and ailments so readers can understand how and why a pharmaceutical, botanical, or dietary supplement works. Broad coverage includes green plants, fungi, and microorganisms. Includes extensive references and citations from both conventional and complimentary-alternative medical systems when natural products or their derivatives are involved.
