Overview
- Describes more than 500 Asian orchid species with a wealth of beautiful color photos and drawings
- Covers botanical, ecological, ethno-medicinal and pharmacological aspects
- Features more than 1,200 references, ranging from ancient texts to the latest research studies
- Provides detailed information on the conservation of medicinal orchids in the wild
- Includes supplementary material: sn.pub/extras
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Table of contents (24 chapters)
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Front Matter
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General Information
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Front Matter
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Medicinal Orchids in Asia by Genus and Species Introduction to Part II
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About this book
This unique book brings together a wealth of data on the botanical, ethno-medicinal and pharmacological aspects of over 500 species of Asian medicinal orchids. It starts off by explaining the role and limitations of complimentary and herbal medicines, and how traditional Asian medicine differs from Western, “scientific” medicine. The different Asian medical traditions are described, as well as their modes of preparing herbal remedies. The core of the book presents individual medicinal orchid species arranged by genera. Each species is identified by its official botanical name, synonyms, and local names. Its distribution, habitat and flowering season, uses and pharmacology are described. An overview sums up the research findings on all species within each genus. Clinical observations are discussed whenever available, and possible therapeutic applications are highlighted. The book closes with chapters on the conservation of medicinal orchids and on the role of randomized clinical trials.
Reviews
“The book Medicinal Orchids of Asia deals specifically with the medicinal properties of the orchids found in Asia. … The author has used a large number of appropriate references and highlighted several aspects of orchid studies. This makes it a valuable source for future researchers.” (S. Suresh Ramanan, Systematic Botany, Vol. 42 (4), 2017)
“I find this to be an amazing, very informative and excellent book that should be of interest to a wide and varied audience. … The book is one I enthusiastically recommend to physicians, botanists, researchers in pharmaceutical companies, and those in search of new medicines that can cure many ailments. It is a book that should be read, studied, and enjoyed. … a very informative, intriguing, and unique book that deserves attention and inclusion in university and private libraries.” (Joseph Arditti, Plant Science Bulletin, Vol. 63 (2), 2017)
“This book is primarily about medicinal orchids of Asia but also covers the general use of herbal ingredients for healing. It is a treasure house of information on the botanical properties of orchids and their use as herbal remedies. … This book is wide in scope, erudite and rigorous, yet very readable, with attractive illustrations and copious examples of ailments for which medicinal orchids have traditionally been used. It is destined to be a classic in its field.” (Hong Hai, Malayan Orchid Review, Vol. 51, 2017)
“This book, published by Springer International Publishing in Switzerland, is astonishing for its encyclopaedic coverage of the use of orchids in Asian herbal medicine. … lt is interesting reading for those of us brought up in the Western tradition of scientific values. … This book is a treasure house of gems of knowledge. … Medicinal Orchids of Asia
should remain the standard reference book on the subject for decades to come.” (Orchid Society of Great Britain Journal, Vol. 66 (1), 2017)
Authors and Affiliations
Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Medicinal Orchids of Asia
Authors: Eng Soon Teoh
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-24274-3
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Biomedical and Life Sciences, Biomedical and Life Sciences (R0)
Copyright Information: Springer International Publishing Switzerland 2016
Hardcover ISBN: 978-3-319-24272-9Published: 09 September 2016
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-319-79598-0Published: 09 June 2018
eBook ISBN: 978-3-319-24274-3Published: 30 August 2016
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVIII, 752
Number of Illustrations: 281 b/w illustrations, 162 illustrations in colour
Topics: Plant Systematics/Taxonomy/Biogeography, Plant Biochemistry, Complementary & Alternative Medicine, Conservation Biology/Ecology