Common Poisonous Plants of East Africa
Author : Bernard Verdcourt
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 33,87 MB
Release : 1969
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Medicinal Plants of East Africa
Author : J. O. Kokwaro
Publisher : University of Nairobi Press
Page : 22 pages
File Size : 24,64 MB
Release : 2009
Category : Health & Fitness
ISBN : 9966846840
Book Description
Medicinal Plants of East Africa is a revised edition of the book first published in 1976 on herbal remedies and he traditional medical practice of East Africa. The book covers the rich diversity of plants found in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda, from sea to alpine plants. East Africa also has a rich ethnic diversity and a large number of herbalists whose traditional knowledge and practices are also covered in the book. Over 1500 species are described and for the first time over 200 of these herbs have been illustrated. Also included are maps detailing where the herbs were collected and an ethnographic map detailing the tribes of each herbalist whose knowledge is contained in the book. John Kokwaro is an Eminent Professor of Botany and a research specialist on herbal remedies at the University of Nairobi.
Poisonous Plants of South Africa
Author : Ben-Erik Van Wyk
Publisher : Spotlight Poets
Page : 322 pages
File Size : 10,15 MB
Release : 2002
Category : Nature
ISBN :
Book Description
Poisonous plants of South Africa is a guide to the most commonly occurring poisonous plants in South Africa.
Bioterrorism and Biocrimes
Author : W. Seth Carus
Publisher : The Minerva Group, Inc.
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 38,96 MB
Release : 2002
Category : History
ISBN : 9781410100238
Book Description
The working paper is divided into two main parts. The first part is a descriptive analysis of the illicit use of biological agents by criminals and terrorists. It draws on a series of case studies documented in the second part. The case studies describe every instance identifiable in open source materials in which a perpetrator used, acquired, or threatened to use a biological agent. While the inventory of cases is clearly incomplete, it provides an empirical basis for addressing a number of important questions relating to both biocrimes and bioterrorism. This material should enable policymakers concerned with bioterrorism to make more informed decisions. In the course of this project, the author has researched over 270 alleged cases involving biological agents. This includes all incidents found in open sources that allegedly occurred during the 20th Century. While the list is certainly not complete, it provides the most comprehensive existing unclassified coverage of instances of illicit use of biological agents.
Plants That Kill
Author : Elizabeth A. Dauncey
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 224 pages
File Size : 22,71 MB
Release : 2018-03-06
Category : Art
ISBN : 0691178763
Book Description
"This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare"--Dust jacket.
International Poisonous Plants Checklist
Author : D. Jesse Wagstaff
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 462 pages
File Size : 49,81 MB
Release : 2008-07-07
Category : Medical
ISBN : 1420062530
Book Description
Knowledge of plant toxicity has always been important, but the information has not always been reliable. Now, increasing international trade is drawing attention to the inadequacy of regional information and highlighting the geographical fragmentation and notorious discrepancies of thinly documented information. The international community of safet
Plants Poisonous to Livestock in the Western States
Author :
Publisher :
Page : 94 pages
File Size : 30,51 MB
Release : 1980
Category : Animal feeding
ISBN :
Book Description
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Dichapetalac (1988)
Author : F. J. Breteler
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 26 pages
File Size : 22,7 MB
Release : 1988-06-01
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789061913399
Book Description
Flora of Tropical East Africa - Dichapetalac (1988) was prepared at the Royal Botanic Gardens/Kew with the assistance from the East African Herbarium. Plants in the Dichapetalac family are classed as trees, shrubs, subshrubs or lianas.
Poisonous Plants and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery
Author : Andrew G. Mtewa
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 444 pages
File Size : 23,59 MB
Release : 2020-12-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 1119650232
Book Description
Focusing on phytochemicals and their potential for drug discovery, this book offers a comprehensive resource on poisonous plants and their applications in chemistry and in pharmacology. Provides a comprehensive resource on phytotoxins, covering historical perspectives, modern applications, and their potential in drug discovery Covers the mechanisms, benefits, risks and management protocols of phytotoxins in a scientific laboratory and the usefulness in drug discovery Presents chapters in a carefully designed, clear order, making it an ideal resource for the academic researcher or the industry professional at any stage in their career
Medical Botany
Author : Walter H. Lewis
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 836 pages
File Size : 46,36 MB
Release : 2003-09-04
Category : Medical
ISBN : 9780471628828
Book Description
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.
