Monday, July 23, 2007

erbs of Malaysia: An Introduction to the Medicinal, Culinary, Aromatic and Cosmetic Use of Herbs



Price: US$40.01 (S$64.02*)
Region: Malaysia
Format: Paperback, 244 pages
Published: 2005, Singapore, 1st Edition
ISBN: 9833001793
SB#: 036359

bout This Book

This book presents an introduction to a hundred common herbs of the country. The book defines herbs in the context of its uses and gives a brief historical background, notes on the development of modern drug technology, and an account of edible herbs and essential oils. The notes record the origin, distribution and description of the species included, together with photographs of the herbs. The uses of these herbs in traditional medicine in Malaysia and neighbouring countries, as well as in ulam (salads), food flavouring, aromatherapy and fragrances are described. The main chemical constituents of the herbs and notes on their nutritional value are provided where known.


* Actual charges are made in Singapore Dollars (S$). S$1.00 = US$0.63


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