Herbal Medicine for Human Diseases, Vol. II

Contents: Preface. Acknowledgments. 1. Herbal medicine for human diseases/Anuja Deo and Usha Mukundan. 2. Native phytotherapy for Asthma/T.V.V. Seetharami Reddi, S. Prasanthi and B.V.A. Ramarao Naidu. 3. Role of medicinal plants for haemorrhoids/T.V.V. Seetharami Reddi, S. Prasanthi and B.V.A. Ramarao Naidu. 4. Phytomedicine for kidney stones/T.V.V. Seetharami Reddi, S. Prasanthi and B.V.A. Ramarao Naidu. 5. Herbal therapy for rheumatoid arthritis/Bimal S. Desai, Rina B. Desai and Yogesh T. Jasraj. 6. Medicinal plants useful against stomach and digestive complaints/D.A. Patil. 7. An inventory of medicinal plants useful against respiratory complaints/D.A. Patil. 8. Fruits and their medicinal values/Madhavi Adhav. 9. Medicinal plants used in the treatment of various ailments/Amia Tirkey.

"Plants have been used on the earth for food and medicine since ancient times. There is an herb for every human affliction. Herbal traditions have been passed down and refined with scientific understanding, providing information to assist in health maintenance. Today, the global movement towards a more natural lifestyle has brought about resurgence of interest in herbs. Herbs, glorified in the ancient medicinal science of Ayurveda have a gentle yet powerful effect in enhancing the health and beauty of man. Herbs act on the blood, metabolism, and all cellular processes including the nervous system. Thus, they are capable of bringing the body into harmony and health. Herbs are considered food for the body. They are valuable sources of natural medicine, vitamins, minerals and phytochemicals that have a remarkable history of curative effects, when used under the supervision of an experienced and knowledgeable practitioner are generally safe and do not produce side effects." (jacket)