The poisoned weed plants toxic to skin
Over-two thirds of the U.S. population is allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, or a related plant. These and many other common plants in our homes, fields, and gardens are irritants that cause misery to many. But surprisingly, there has never been a general guide to help raise awareness of them-and t...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2004
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Add Tag | Summary: | Over-two thirds of the U.S. population is allergic to poison oak, poison ivy, or a related plant. These and many other common plants in our homes, fields, and gardens are irritants that cause misery to many. But surprisingly, there has never been a general guide to help raise awareness of them-and to help avoid them. This new book reviews the history, occurrence, classification, toxicity, and health aspects of all the major allergenic and irritant species. |
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| Physical Description: | xi, 266 pages, [8] p. of plates illustration (some col.), maps 24 cm |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and indexes |
| ISBN: | 0195155483 |
Toxicology of contact hypersensitivity