Evans, W. C. creator text W.B. Saunders 15th Edition. monographic VIII, 585 Pages : ILLustrations ; 26 cm. This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.<ul><li>No other book provides such a wealth of detail.</li><li>A reservoir of knowle. : This encyclopedic reference work on pharmacognosy covers the study of those natural substances, principally plants, that find a use in medicine. Its popularity and longevity stem from the book's balance between classical (crude and powdered drugs' characterization and examination) and modern (phytochemistry and pharmacology) aspects of this branch of science, as well as the editor's recognition in recent years of the growing importance of complementary medicines, including herbal, homeopathic and aromatherapy.<ul><li>No other book provides such a wealth of detail.</li><li>A reservoir of knowle. W. C. Evans. Pharmacognosy 615.1 EWP Nabta-Lib 20220921104211.0