Ensiklopedia HERBA KEGUNAAN & KHASIAT PERUBATAN TRADISI

• Other Authors: Maznah Ismail
• Format: Book
• Language: Malay
• Published: Shah Alam Anzagain 2007
• Subjects: Herb > Encyclopedias > Therapeutic use; Metaria medica, Vegetable > Encyclopedia
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• Physical Description: xii,141 pages some colour illustrations 23 cm
• ISBN: 9789830372174

The use of herbs in medicine is getting a favorable response. Herbs are any part of a plant, be it leaves, fruits, shoots, buds, stems or roots. The use of herbs is the direct use of a plant without extracting active substances or chemicals from the plant. The use of herbs is divided into two categories either in the form of spices or non-spices. Among its uses are as a base ingredient for perfumes, food, flavorings, disinfectants and also as eye drops. In general, human civilization has recognized the benefits of herbs. For example, the Ancient Egyptian Civilization has combined herbs and magic in the treatment of diseases, while the Ancient Chinese Civilization has used herbs in a more scientific way. Malaysia is a country rich in natural herbal resources. More than 6000 sepsis herbs are identified as having medical elements. However, only half of sepsis is used in Malay, Indian, and Chinese traditional medicine. The herb encyclopedia book discusses various types of herbs whether they can be eaten as side dishes or even those that can be used in traditional medicine. Various aspects of herbal plants are explained such as the scientific name and family origin, the origin of the tree, the natural habitat of the tree, the way of propagation and cultivation of the tree and the use of the tree as a traditional medicine. Besides that, pictures are also included so that the readers can recognize a tree more clearly.