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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
The botanical history of Britain and North West Europe has a dark and a light side. Plants have been used as weapons to harm people, taken deliberately as addictive drugs and also employed as tools in witchcraft and used as magical amulets. Yet many of these same plants have been medicinally vital to numerous European communities; as the author notes, frequently the only difference between a benevolent medicine and a poison is dosage. In this book, which is richly illustrated with modern colour photographs and illustrations from herbals, Robert Bevan-Jones brings together a wealth of documentary and archaeo-botanical sources to discuss the cultural, social (and anti-social) role of the fifty most significant species of poisonous plants and fungi found in Britain, either as natives or as introductions. An introductory essay puts into context the development of British society's knowledge of toxic plants: the 'cultural botany' applied in Britain today has evolved over thousands of years, absorbing information from European texts and importing useful plants from Europe, such as the mandrake. The book's central A to Z section - from aconite to yew - then informs the reader about the history and uses of 43 species of poisonous plants, especially those that have a documented history of medicinal usage. Four important fungi species - death cap, liberty cap, fly agaric and ergot - also have separate essays. As well as the plants' histories and appearance, their chemical constituents receive coverage; these give them powerful and diverse properties, which demand our admiration and respect. The book aims to add to the knowledge offered by field identification guides, and help reduce the risk associated with accidental ingestion. Case histories are given in as much detail as possible and the information will hopefully help the reader understand the properties of plants they may encounter, either in an archaeological, botanical or horticultural context. Most of these plants can yet be found growing in woodlands, parks, botanical gardens, roadsides, waterways, churchyards and abbey sites. This is an essential book not only for botanists and historical ecologists, but also for anyone interested in the toxic plant traditions of Britain and Europe.
Designed primarily for professional people treating cases of misuse. More than 200 of the major plants are treated in depth. Accompanied by 550 excellent photos for ID.
If people knew how many poisonous plants are commonly found in homes and gardens, they'd be shocked. Plants as common as monkshood, castorbean, and oleander are not just dangerous, they're deadly. The North American Guide to Common Poisonous Plants and Mushrooms is a comprehensive, easy-to-use handbook. The book is split into four main categories: mushrooms, wild plants, ornamental and crop plants, and houseplants. Each plant entry includes a clear photograph to aid the task of identification, a description of the plant, notes on where they commonly occur, and a description of their toxic properties. Plants are listed by common name to assist the non-specialist.
Medicinal and Poisonous Plants of India Abrus Precatorius L. Abrus Precatorius L. (Black seed variety) Abrus Precatorius L. (Red seed variety) Abrus Precatorius L. (White seed variety) Abrus Precatorius L. (Yellow seed variety) Alangium Salvifolium (L.f.) Wangerin. Annona Squamosa L. Argemone Mexicana L. Calotropis Gigentia (L.) R.Br. Calotropis Procera (Aiton) W.T. Aiton Cannabis Sativa L. Carica Papaya L. Cascabela Thevetia (L.) Lippold Cassia Occidentalis L. Catharanthus Roseus (L.) Don Cleistanthus Collinus (Roxb.) Benth. ex Hook. f Cryptostegia Grandiflora R.Br. Cuscuta Reflexa (Roxb.) Datura Metel L. Datura Stramonium L. Dioscorea Bulbifera L. Euphorbia Antiquorum L. Euphorbia Cyathophora L. Euphorbia Hirta L. Euphorbia Milii L. Euphorbia Neriifolia L. Euphorbia Nivulia Buch-Ham. Euphorbia Pulcherrima Willd. Euphorbia Tirucalli L. Excoecarica Agallocha L. Gloriosa Superba L. Jatropha Curcas L. Jatropha Gossypifolia L. Lantana Camara L. Melia Azedarach L. Momordica Charantia L. Moringa Oleifera Lam. Mucuna Pruriens (L) DC Nerium Oleander L. Nicotiana Tabacum L. Oxalis Corniculata L. Parthenium Hysterophors L. Pedilanthus Tithymaloides (L.) Poit Plumbago Zeylanica L. Plumeria Rubra L. Punica Granatum L. Rauvolfia Serpentina (L.) Benth. ex. Kurz. Ricinus Communis L. Solanum Nigrum L. Solanum Virginianum L. Strychnos Nux-vomica L. Urginea Indica (Roxb.) Kunth
An analysis of the challenge that India's poison culture posed for colonial rule and toxicology's creation of a public role for science.
Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants provides a detailed overview of toxicological studies relating to traditionally used medicinal plants in Africa, with special emphasis on the methodologies and tools used for data collection and interpretation. The book considers the physical parameters of these plants and their effect upon various areas of the body and human health, including chapters dedicated to genotoxicity, hepatotoxicity, nephrotoxicity, cardiotoxicity, neurotoxicity, and specific organs and systems.Following this discussion of the effects of medicinal plants is a critical review of the guidelines and methods in use for toxicological research as well as the state of toxicology studies in Africa. With up-to-date research provided by a team of experts, Toxicological Survey of African Medicinal Plants is an invaluable resource for researchers and students involved in pharmacology, toxicology, phytochemistry, medicine, pharmacognosy, and pharmaceutical biology. - Offers a critical review of the methods used in toxicological survey of medicinal plants - Provides up-to-date toxicological data on African medicinal plants and families - Serves as a resource tool for students and scientists in the various areas of toxicology
An encyclopedia of North American medicinal plants, this classic herbalist’s guide goes inside Native American herbalism and other natural healing traditions around the world For more than twenty years, this pioneering work had served as a bible for herbalists throughout the world. It is an illustrated encyclopedic guide to more than two hundred medicinal plants found in North America, with descriptions of each plant’s appearance and uses, and directions for methods of use and dosage. Native American traditions are compared with traditional uses of the same plants among other cultures where the science of herbs has flourished, particularly in Russia and China. Included is an annotated bibliography of pertinent books and periodicals.
Translated from the 2nd German ed. by Norman Grainger Bisset, London. "A Wolfe science book." Bibliography: p. 269-284. Includes index.