Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing the medicinal potential of Taiwanese herbs. A comprehensive review of chemical constituents, toxicity, and therapeutic values, the book focuses on documentation of the chemical components present and their therapeutic properties. The author begins with a general introduction regarding the geographic advantages for growing varieties of medicinal plants, followed by tables presenting information on the major constituents and therapeutic values of...
Written by internationally renowned scientist and author Thomas S.C. Li, Taiwanese Native Medicinal Plants presents information critical to assessing ...
The consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased significantly as individuals have become more health-conscious and aware of the importance of plant based diets. Providing an authoritative and comprehensive reference guide, Vegetables and Fruits: Nutritional and Therapeutic Values uses user-friendly tables to present critical information on therapeutic and nutritional values for more than 200 species of fruits and vegetables. It presents flavonoid, isoflavone, and carotenoid content in raw vegetables as well as essential human nutritional values including protein, vitamins, and...
The consumption of fruits and vegetables has increased significantly as individuals have become more health-conscious and aware of the importance o...
Nearly 50 percent of medicines on the market are made of natural basic materials, according to the author. Plants long used in folk medicine for their purported healing properties are being seriously investigated by scientists like Li (Pacific Agri-Food Research Centre, Summerland, BC). In six cha
Nearly 50 percent of medicines on the market are made of natural basic materials, according to the author. Plants long used in folk medicine for their...
