Author : Lewis S. Nelson
Release : 2007-12-18
Genre : Science
Kind : eBook
Book Rating : 179/5 ( reviews)
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Book Synopsis Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants by : Lewis S. Nelson
Download or read book Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants written by Lewis S. Nelson. This book was released on 2007-12-18. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The second edition of this book is created to assist the clinician in the initial response to the needs of a child or adult exposed to a poisonous or injurious plant. It lists common plants that might lead to the development of the symptom complex and describes the mechanisms of action of the implicated toxin, additional clinical manifestations, and specific therapeutics for each presentation. It has methodically enhanced the previous edition’s botanical rigor with insights from both pharmacognosy and clinical medicine to make it a truly comprehensive source for anyone who has an interest in plants.