This richly illustrated book provides an in-depth natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth, covering everything from the lethal effects of hemlock and deadly nightshade to the uses of such plants in medicine, ritual, and chemical warfare.
Featuring hundreds of color photos and diagrams throughout, Plants That Kill explains how certain plants evolved toxicity to deter herbivores and other threats and sheds light on their physiology and the biochemistry involved in the production of their toxins. It discusses the interactions of poisonous plants with other organisms--particularly humans--and explores the various ways plant toxins can target the normal functioning of bodily systems in mammals, from the effects of wolfsbane on the heart to toxins that cause a skin reaction when combined with the sun's rays. This intriguing book also looks at plants that can harm you only if your exposure to them is prolonged, the ethnobotany of poisons throughout human history, and much more.
A must for experts and armchair botanists alike, Plants That Kill is the essential illustrated compendium to these deadly and intriguing plants.
Provides an authoritative natural history of the most poisonous plants on earth
Features hundreds of color illustrations throughout
Looks at how and why plants produce toxins
Describes the effects of numerous poisonous plants, from hemlock and deadly nightshade to poppies and tobacco
Explains poisonous plants' evolution, survival strategies, physiology, and biochemistry
Discusses the uses of poisonous plants in medicine, rituals, warfare, and more
Описание: The content of this publication is based upon information given in a day-long symposium on poisonous plants held at the 40th Annual Meeting of the Society for Range Management at Boise, Idaho, February 1987.
Автор: Ellis David Название: Medicinal Herbs and Poisonous Plants ISBN: 1169729878 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781169729872 Издательство: Неизвестно Цена: 7532.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.
Автор: Mtewa Andrew G., Egbuna Chukwuebuka, Rao G. M. Narasimha Название: Poisonous Plants and Phytochemicals in Drug Discovery ISBN: 1119650232 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781119650232 Издательство: Wiley Рейтинг: Цена: 24544.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Описание: Drawing on historical and analytical methods, Risse develops a unifying understanding of distributive justice across cultures while providing a broader account of the role of political philosophy. This investigation of global philosophical discourse will appeal to scholars and general readers interested in political theory, law, international relations, and intellectual history.
Автор: E. Dahlgren B., C. Standley Paul Название: Edible And Poisonous Plants Of The Caribbean Region ISBN: 9354216285 ISBN-13(EAN): 9789354216282 Издательство: Неизвестно Рейтинг: Цена: 3041.00 р. Наличие на складе: Есть у поставщика Поставка под заказ.
Автор: Nelson Lewis S., Balick Michael J. Название: Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants ISBN: 1493989243 ISBN-13(EAN): 9781493989249 Издательство: Springer Рейтинг: Цена: 8384.00 р. Наличие на складе: Поставка под заказ.
Описание: This third edition of the Handbook of Poisonous and Injurious Plants is designed to assist the clinician in the initial response to the needs of a child or adult exposed to a poisonous or injurious plant. It highlights common and important plants that lead to the adverse effects upon exposure, and it describes the mechanisms of action of the implicated toxin, clinical manifestations, and specific therapeutics, as available, for each. This truly comprehensive resource is botanically rigorous with insights from both the pharmacognosy and medical literature. At the same time, it is also for those who are interested in growing and enjoying the plants in their environment, filling in a not-often-discussed botanical and horticultural niche that goes beyond their beautiful physical appearance. Plants contain many useful chemicals that humans have used for millennia as botanical curatives. This book will help the reader understand the fine balance between a medication and a poison, why plants contain these natural substances, and their impact on the human body. With its thorough references and full-color photos of hundreds of potentially toxic and injurious plants inside and outside the home, this book is useful for identifying and addressing concerns about cultivated species and those found in the wild. This book will be of interest to botanists, horticulturists, clinicians, and naturalists as well as hikers, gardeners, and all those who simply enjoy the wonders of nature and the great outdoors.
