A Doctor in the Garden
Auteur : John Pearn
Date de publication : 2001
Éditeur : Amphion Press
Nombre de pages : 497
Résumé du livre
Encyclopedia of botanical medicine in Australia. Describes the story behind 350 Australian native plants and trees and includes hundreds of biographies of those who have contributed to our knowledge of medicine, health and medicinal herbs. Copiously illustrated with historical photos, colour photos, and line drawings. Includes extensive references, acknowledgments and index. Author is the Professor of Paediatrics and Child Health at Royal Children's Hospital in Brisbane, and was awarded a Doctorate of Medicine for his study of plant toxins.