Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine

<p>Traditional Persian Medicine (TPM) is one of the oldest medical doctrines globally known due to pioneering physicians and scientists. The greatest source of natural medicines in TPM originates from medicinal plants. <i>Therapeutic Medicinal Plants in Traditional Persian Medicine </i>provides a background on the history of TPM as well as an introduction to 40 of the most popular medicinal plants used in TPM. It is a practical guide for readers interested in medicinal plants used in the prevention management and treatment of different diseases.</p><p>Features:</p><ul> <li>Includes both traditional therapeutic applications and modern evidence/ uses</li> <li>Makes a comparison between preclinical and clinical studies</li> <li>Provides information on major chemical constituents therapeutic uses adverse reactions and safety for each plant species</li> </ul><p>A volume in the “Exploring Medicinal Plants” series this book is a valuable resource for researchers students academicians and scientists dealing witth medicinal plants as well as for those interested in the fields of pharmacognosy naturopathy phytotherapy and traditional medicines.</p>