Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Indian Ocean Islands : Madagaskar, Comores, Seychelles and Mascarenes (2004. VIII, 567 p. w. 192 col. and 588 b&w figs. and maps. 28 cm)

Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of Indian Ocean Islands : Madagaskar, Comores, Seychelles and Mascarenes (2004. VIII, 567 p. w. 192 col. and 588 b&w figs. and maps. 28 cm)

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Full Description

In spite of their unique and important biodiversity, the plants of the Indian Ocean islands region are under-represented in the current literature. Filling this gap, this book provides a scientific evaluation of 350 medicinal plants indigenous to the main Indian Ocean Islands. Some of these plants, especially those found in the Seychelles and Comoros, are monographed here for the first time.

For each plant the following data are given:

Botanical description, distribution, and ecology

Chemistry of active compounds

Pharmacological studies

Use in traditional medicine

Color photographs and chemical structures

An authoritative reference, the book reflects current interest in traditional medicine and its potential for the development of new drugs. A rich source of ancient local knowledge, Medicinal and Aromatic Plants of the Indian Ocean Islands: Madagascar, Comoros, Seychelles, and Mascarenes takes a western approach to preserving both the knowledge and environment of the region.

Contents

Introduction. Colour Photos. Plant Monographs. References. Indications Index. Names Index. Plant Families Index.