British Herbal Pharmacopoeia
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: Second Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Usual aging. Good copy
A foundational reference in the field of herbal medicine, the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia presents authoritative monographs on a wide range of medicinal plants used in traditional and contemporary British herbal practice. Compiled by a rigorous scientific committee, it details the botanical identity, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, constituents, therapeutic actions, indications, and dosage guidelines for each plant entry. The tone is precise, clinical, and methodical, making it an indispensable resource for qualified herbal practitioners, pharmacists, and researchers seeking standardized quality criteria for plant-based medicines. Each monograph instructs practitioners on the correct identification and preparation of herbal materials, helping to ensure both safety and efficacy in clinical application. Widely regarded as a benchmark text in phytotherapy, it remains one of the most respected and cited references in professional herbal medicine across the United Kingdom and beyond.
Author: British Herbal Medicine Association'S Scientific Committee
Format: Hardback
Published: 1987, British Herbal Medicine Association
Genre: Medicine
Edition: Second Impression
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Very good
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Pages clean and bright. Binding tight. Usual aging. Good copy
A foundational reference in the field of herbal medicine, the British Herbal Pharmacopoeia presents authoritative monographs on a wide range of medicinal plants used in traditional and contemporary British herbal practice. Compiled by a rigorous scientific committee, it details the botanical identity, macroscopic and microscopic characteristics, constituents, therapeutic actions, indications, and dosage guidelines for each plant entry. The tone is precise, clinical, and methodical, making it an indispensable resource for qualified herbal practitioners, pharmacists, and researchers seeking standardized quality criteria for plant-based medicines. Each monograph instructs practitioners on the correct identification and preparation of herbal materials, helping to ensure both safety and efficacy in clinical application. Widely regarded as a benchmark text in phytotherapy, it remains one of the most respected and cited references in professional herbal medicine across the United Kingdom and beyond.