Publisher's Synopsis
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines is a comprehensive guidebook written by Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo de Tavera in 1901. The book provides detailed information on the various medicinal plants that can be found in the Philippines, including their properties, uses, and preparation methods. The author, who was a renowned Filipino physician and botanist, draws on his extensive knowledge of traditional Filipino medicine to provide a thorough overview of the country's flora and its medicinal properties.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to the medicinal plants of the Philippines, including a brief history of traditional Filipino medicine, an overview of the country's flora, and a discussion of the various methods used to prepare and administer herbal remedies. The second part of the book is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants themselves, organized alphabetically by their scientific names.Each entry in the guide provides detailed information on the plant's properties, uses, and preparation methods, as well as any known contraindications or potential side effects. The guide also includes illustrations of each plant, as well as detailed descriptions of their physical characteristics and habitat.Overall, The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in traditional Filipino medicine, herbal remedies, or botany. The book provides a wealth of information on the medicinal properties of the country's flora, and is a testament to the rich cultural heritage of the Philippines.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.
