Tree Medicine
Feb 2025 · Publifye AS
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Tree Medicine explores the fascinating connection between trees and human health, revealing how trees have provided crucial ingredients for both traditional remedies and modern pharmaceuticals.
Highlighting that some of the most effective medicines originate in tree bark, leaves, and roots, the book argues for a deeper understanding of tree biochemistry to unlock new drug discoveries.
It also emphasizes the importance of sustainable harvesting, especially considering issues like antibiotic resistance and the need for ecologically sound options.
Highlighting that some of the most effective medicines originate in tree bark, leaves, and roots, the book argues for a deeper understanding of tree biochemistry to unlock new drug discoveries.
It also emphasizes the importance of sustainable harvesting, especially considering issues like antibiotic resistance and the need for ecologically sound options.
The book examines the historical use of tree-derived medicines, showcasing examples like willow bark's role as a precursor to aspirin and quinine from cinchona trees for treating malaria.
It progresses by introducing phytochemistry and ethnobotany, then explores specific trees and their medicinal applications, delves into scientific research supporting their efficacy, and addresses sustainable harvesting challenges.
By integrating scientific rigor with an appreciation for traditional knowledge, Tree Medicine offers a holistic perspective.
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