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Morrow, John A. 1971-

Encyclopedia of Islamic herbal medicine / John Andrew Morrow. - Jefferson, N.C. ; London : McFarland, c2011. - ix, 225 p. ; 26 cm.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

"Combining classical Arabic primary sources with an exhaustive survey of modern scientific studies, this encyclopedia features a multidisciplinary approach which should prove useful for both practitioners and followers of herbal medicine. Entries include each herb's botanical and alternate names, a summary of its 'prophetic prescription,' its properties and uses, and a guide to related contemporary scientific studies"--Provided by publisher.

ISBN: 9780786447077 (softcover : alk. paper) 0786447079 (softcover : alk. paper)

LCCN: 2011034281

Nat. Bib. No.: GBB150275 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 015795389 Uk 101571806 DNLM

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Herbs--Therapeutic use--Encyclopedias.
Materia medica, Vegetable--Encyclopedias.
Medicine, Arab--Encyclopedias.
Islam--Encyclopedias.
Medicine, Unani--English.--Encyclopedias
Plants, Medicinal--English.--Encyclopedias
Materia Medica--English.--Encyclopedias
Phytotherapy--English.--Encyclopedias

LC Class. No.: RM666.H33 / M665 2011

Dewey Class. No.: 615.3/2103

National Library of Medicine Call No.: 2011 L-062 WB 13