Ja Herbs

Author : Kukuwa Abba
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781786450753
Total Pages : 126 pages
Book Rating : 4.55/5 ( download)

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Download or read book JA Herbs written by Kukuwa Abba and published by . This book was released on 2016-08-08 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: King of the forest, carry mi seed, donkey peepee, stinking toe, ganja, leaf of life. These are the names of some of the 40 herbs documented in JA Herbs, all with proven medicinal and other uses. JA Herbs provides a fascinating insight into a small fraction of the hundreds of plant varieties that grow in Jamaica. Jamaica, an island more associated with tourism and music, has always had a strong tradition of herbal healing, and with increasing interest internationally in ethnobotany and complementary medicine, it is vital that there is research and development of the plant wealth of the island. There is every chance that you have consumed - or otherwise used a product - that has an extract of the annatto plant, which is one of the main sources of natural colourants in the food and cosmetic industries. Can you believe that a by-product of the shamy darling plant is being developed for use in solar technology? Welcome to the wonderful world of JA Herbs!

Author : Ivelyn Harris
Publisher : Healing Herbs of Jamaica
ISBN 13 : 098317220X
Total Pages : 222 pages
Book Rating : 4.08/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Healing Herbs of Jamaica written by Ivelyn Harris and published by Healing Herbs of Jamaica. This book was released on 2011-01-20 with total page 222 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Imagine if you could just drink a delicious cup of tea and banish your worst headaches. Or step into a sweetly scented bath and wash away skin eruptions and rashes. What if you could get rid of that nagging back pain once and for all--in just a matter of days? If this all sounds too good to be true, it's because it is ... for most people. Over the last 500 years, these amazing health benefits--and many others besides--have been a fact of life for Jamaica's Maroons. Hidden away for centuries--nearly forgotten--the Maroons are among the world's most skilled herbalists. But 'civilization' has finally reached their high mountain valleys ... and their culture and knowledge is disappearing. Now, Ivelyn Harris, the last living Maroon healer, has broken her silence. Afraid that her ancestors' healing knowledge may die with her, Ivey has decided to share her secrets. Secrets that made heart disease, diabetes, cancer and other devastating illnesses almost unknown among the Maroons. Remedies for everything from headaches to hemorrhoids to heart problems."--Publisher's description.

Author : L. Mike Henry
Publisher : LMH Publishers
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.48/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The LMH Official Dictionary of Jamaican Herbs & Medicinal Plants and Their Uses written by L. Mike Henry and published by LMH Publishers. This book was released on 2002 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Caribbean is host to one of the most diverse areas of the whole world - both culturally and ecologically. This book takes a look at some of the herbs and medicinal plants found in the Caribbean, a place awash with ancient herbal remedies for a number of common ailments. With advice on how to use them wisely, moderately and regularly, it also explores some of the myths and legends associated with these herbs and plants.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351442120
Total Pages : 678 pages
Book Rating : 4.21/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Phytochemical Constituent Grass, Herbs and Other Economic Plants written by James A. Duke and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-12-06 with total page 678 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: CRC Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants is a unique catalog that includes more than 15,000 phytochemical constituents from over 1,000 higher plant species. This volume covers all of the generally-recognized-as-safe (GRAS) herbs and at least 250 important food and medicinal plants. Each entry features the scientific name, one or more common names, a listing of phytochemical constituents, a single datum or range of quantitative data (wet-weight to dry-weight in parts per million), two-letter abbreviation identifying the plant part, and three-letter abbreviation(s) indicating the source(s) of the data. The extraordinary amount of data compiled into an easy-to-use tabular format makes the CRC Handbook of Phytochemical Constituents of GRAS Herbs and Other Economic Plants a volume useful to all pharmacologists, toxicologists, nutritionists, pharmacognicists, and food scientists.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1420040464
Total Pages : 893 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Medicinal Herbs written by James A. Duke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-06-27 with total page 893 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Still considered the definitive work on medicinal herbs and their uses after two decades, the Handbook of Medicinal Herbs has undergone a long-anticipated revision. In the second edition, world-renowned ethnobotanist James A. Duke provides up-to-date data on over 800 of the world's most important medicinal plant species. The book contains mo

Author : Jill Davies
Publisher : Crossing Press
ISBN 13 : 0307814793
Total Pages : 301 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Complete Home Guide to Herbs, Natural Healing, and Nutrition written by Jill Davies and published by Crossing Press. This book was released on 2013-02-20 with total page 301 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Echinacea and gingko biloba are well-known herbal remedies for common ailments such as colds and memory loss. But the vast majority of herbal aids are underused as treatments or preventatives for everything from insomnia to arthritis to heart disease. In THE COMPLETE HOME GUIDE TO HERBS, NATURAL HEALTH, AND NUTRITION, herbal practitioner Jill Rosemary Davies explains how to promote good health by understanding the body and how it is affected by a wide range of healing plants. She teaches you how to use herbs as potent tools for natural healing as well as how to combine them with nutrition and exercise for a healthy lifestyle. Additionally, you'll find: Sections on cleansings, immunity, life stages, and body systems; a complete A to Z of diseases and treatments; and a section on first aid. Instructions for making your own herbal teas, decoctions, tinctures, ointments, oils, and more. And because the herbs used in this book are widely available in health food stores, drug stores, and grocery stores-some you'll even find growing in your own backyard-incorporating a greater range of beneficial herbs into your life will be all the more simple. Open the book to any page and you'll feel like you've stumbled upon Mother Nature's best-kept secrets.

Author : K. V. Peter
Publisher : Woodhead Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1845691717
Total Pages : 566 pages
Book Rating : 4.14/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Herbs and Spices written by K. V. Peter and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2006-08-25 with total page 566 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Woodhead Publishing in Food Science, Technology and Nutrition‘... a good reference book for food processors and packers of herbs and spices.’Food Technology (of Volume 1)‘... a standard reference for manufacturers who use herbs and spices in their products.’Food Trade Review (of Volume 2)The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing. The first part of the book reviews ways of improving the safety of herbs and spices. There are chapters on detecting and controlling mycotoxin contamination, controlling pesticide and other residues, the use of irradiation and other techniques to decontaminate herbs and spices, packaging and storage, QA and HACCP systems. Part two reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices with chapters discussing their role in preventing chronic diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular disease and promoting gut health. The final part of the book comprises chapters on twenty individual herbs and spices, covering such topics as chemical composition, cultivation and quality issues, processing, functional benefits and uses in food. Herbs and spices reviewed range from asafoetida, capers and carambola to perilla, potato onion and spearmint.The final volume will consolidate the reputation of this three-volume series, providing a standard reference for R&D and QA staff using herbs and spices in their food products. The final volume of this three-volume sequence completes the coverage of the main herbs and spices used in food processing Incorporates safety issues, production, main uses and regulations Reviews the potential health benefits of herbs and spices

Author : Iris F. F. Benzie
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1439807167
Total Pages : 500 pages
Book Rating : 4.63/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Herbal Medicine written by Iris F. F. Benzie and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2011-03-28 with total page 500 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The global popularity of herbal supplements and the promise they hold in treating various disease states has caused an unprecedented interest in understanding the molecular basis of the biological activity of traditional remedies. Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects focuses on presenting current scientific evidence of biomolecular ef

Author : Arvilla Payne-Jackson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789766401238
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Jamaican Folk Medicine written by Arvilla Payne-Jackson and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pioneering work is multi-disciplinary in approach as it examines the rich folk medicine of Jamaica. Payne-Jackson and Alleyne analyse the historical and linguistic aspects of folk medicine, based on their research, which included extensive fieldwork and interviews. They explore the sociological and ethnological dimensions of common healing and health-preserving practices which rely on Jamaica's rich biodiversity in medicinal and nutritional flora. As is the case with other aspects of Jamaican traditional culture, Jamaican folk medicine is largely misunderstood and subject to negative pejorative attitudes. This comprehensively study challenges some of the myths and misinformation. Particular attention is paid to cultural transference from Africa and the use of herbs in African-Jamaican religions. The work has an appendix and a glossary as well as a detailed bibliography.

Author : James A. Duke
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1351089579
Total Pages : 689 pages
Book Rating : 4.79/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Medicinal Herbs written by James A. Duke and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2018-01-18 with total page 689 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A Practical, Authoritative Compendium This handbook catalogs 365 species of herbs having medicinal or folk medicinal uses, presenting whatever useful information has been documented on their toxicity and utility in humans and animals. Plants from all over the world - from common cultivars to rare species - are included in these 700 pages. The toxicity of these species varies, but the safety of each has been formally or informally questioned by the Food and Drug Administration, National Cancer Institute, Department of Agriculture, Drug Enforcement Administra-tion, or Herb Trade Association. Easy-to-Locate Facts and Figures Designed to enable fast access to important information, this hand-book presents information in both catalog and tabular forms. In the catalog section, plants are presented alphabetically by scientific name. (The index permits you to locate an herb by its common name.) A detailed sketch of the chief identifying features accompa-nies most catalog entries. For each species the following information, as available, is presented and referenced: Family and colloquial names Chemical content Uses and applications - present and historical Processing, distribution, and economic potential Toxicological agents and degree of toxicity Poison symptoms in humans and animals Treatment and antidotes References to original literature Five Tables of Accessible Data Given a plant species, you can easily determine its toxins; or, given a toxin, you can discover which plants contain it. These and other data are presented in convenient tabular formats as appendixes to the handbook. Other information contained in these tables include toxicity ranking and other toxicity data (as applicable), such as mode of contact, organs affected, and lethal dose; and proximate analyses of selected foods. These tables are titled: Medicinal Herbs: Toxicity Rank