The Use of Traditional Medicine in Primary Health Care - A Manual for Health Workers in South-East Asia (Paperback)

A practical guide to the use of medicinal herbs, spices available in the kitchen, and grandmother's remedies commonly found in local markets in South-East Asian countries. The manual has three main parts. The first presents individual monographs on some 49 plants commonly used in traditional medical practice. Plants were selected for inclusion on the basis of their availability, therapeutic value, and non-toxic nature. Information includes an illustration and description of the plant, indication of parts used in traditional medicine, mode of administration, and dose. The second part describes common ailments and explains how to treat these conditions using traditional herbal medicines. Information on diet and regimen is specific to cultural practices on the Indian subcontinent. The final part provides brief advice on the health care of mothers and children.