Publisher's Synopsis
""Plants in Health and Disease"" is a book written by Frederick Ernest Weiss, which provides a comprehensive overview of a series of lectures delivered by the author at the University of Manchester during the academic year of 1915-1916. The book aims to explore the relationship between plants and human health, focusing on the role of plants in preventing and treating diseases. The book is divided into several chapters, each of which covers a specific topic related to plants and health. The first chapter provides an introduction to the subject and discusses the importance of plants in human life. The following chapters explore the medicinal properties of plants and their use in traditional medicine, as well as the role of plants in preventing and treating various diseases such as cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases.The book also discusses the role of plants in nutrition and their impact on human health, including the benefits of a plant-based diet. Additionally, the book explores the relationship between plants and the environment, highlighting the importance of sustainable agriculture and the conservation of plant species.Overall, ""Plants in Health and Disease"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the relationship between plants and human health. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and offers insights into the potential uses of plants in preventing and treating diseases.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
