The LMH Official Dictionary of Jamaican Herbs & Medicinal Plants and Their Uses
- ISBN-10
- 9768184337
- ISBN-13
- 9789768184337
- Category
- Reference / General
- Pages
- 76
- Language
- English
- Published
- 2002
- Publisher
- LMH Pub.
- Authors
- Kevin S. Harris, L. Mike Henry
Description
The Caribbean is host to one of the most diverse areas of the whole world - both culturally and ecologically. This book takes a look at some of the herbs and medicinal plants found in the Caribbean, a place awash with ancient herbal remedies for a number of common ailments. With advice on how to use them wisely, moderately and regularly, it also explores some of the myths and legends associated with these herbs and plants.
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