Description
Guide to medicinal plants of the Catalan Countries
Book summary
This practical and illustrated guide offers a careful selection of 64 native medicinal plants from the Catalan Countries, chosen for their abundance and for being recognized by international bodies such as the WHO and ESCOP. The reader will find detailed information on the active ingredients, pharmacological activity, dosage, and precautions for each plant, as well as the botanical keys necessary for their identification in the field. The main value of the work is to offer reliable and accessible knowledge for the responsible use of local medicinal flora, combining scientific rigor with an attractive visual presentation through drawings and photographs.
What is it about?
The book presents a catalog of 64 native medicinal plants from the Catalan Countries, selected for their common presence in the territory and for being validated by reference entities in phytotherapy. For each species, a detailed botanical description is provided that facilitates its identification, along with practical information on its active ingredients, documented pharmacological activity, recommended dose (dosage), and essential precautions to keep in mind before administration. The work explains the utility of each plant for the relief of minor ailments, always from an informative and responsible perspective. In addition, it includes a complementary section with nine exotic plants whose use has recently been popularized by pharmacists and herbalists, thus expanding the spectrum of available resources.
Main topics
- Botanical identification of native medicinal plants of the Catalan Countries.
- Active ingredients and pharmacological activity of the described species.
- Dosage and precautions for the safe use of medicinal plants.
- Utility of plants for the relief of minor ailments.
- Exotic plants whose use is recommended by healthcare professionals.
Who is it recommended for?
This guide is recommended for all those interested in phytotherapy and the knowledge of local medicinal flora, from beginners to users with some experience. It is especially useful for healthcare professionals, such as pharmacists and herbalists, who are looking for a reliable and updated reference. It is also ideal for botany students, hikers, and nature lovers who want to identify and take advantage of the medicinal plants they find in their environment in a responsible way.
What this book provides
- Reliable and verified information on medicinal plants, based on international sources such as the WHO and ESCOP.
- Detailed botanical keys for precise identification of each species in the field.
- Practical data on dosage and precautions for safe and responsible use.
- Quality illustrations and photographs that facilitate visual recognition of the plants.
- A selection of popular exotic plants, expanding the range of available resources.
Technical sheet
- Author: Duran de Grau, Núria; Manonelles Fernàndez, Maria; Pascual Lluvià, Ramon
- Publisher: Cossetània Edicions
- Language: Catalan
- Topic: Botany and plant sciences, trees, wildflowers and plants
- Collection: Field Guides
- Binding: Paperback
- Publication date: April 2019
- Number of pages: 192
- Weight: 484 g
Editorial review
This guide stands out for its combination of scientific rigor and accessibility, making it a practical tool for both professionals and enthusiasts. The selection of native plants, validated by international sources, guarantees the reliability of the information, while the illustrations and photographs facilitate identification in the field. The work fills an important gap in the knowledge of local medicinal flora, offering practical data on dosage and precautions that promote safe and responsible use. It is an essential resource for anyone wishing to delve into phytotherapy from a close and documented perspective.