Medicinal Plants of Laos

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<P>This book provides a description of medicinal plants of Laos, including their</P><P>role in maintaining healthcare among the population, their potential as a source</P><P>for new medicinal compounds, their preservation, and their importance for the</P><P>well-being of the communities for present and future generations. The focus of</P><P>this book is to draw on the rich culture, folklore, and environment of medicinal</P><P>plants in the country. This is an opportunity to describe medicinal plants from a</P><P>scientifically underrepresented area, with the hope of making an important contribution</P><P>to the knowledge of the region for academics, scientists, and anyone who</P><P>has interest in Laos.</P><B><P>Features</P></B><UL><LI>Describes terrestrial medicinal plants from a scientifically underrepresented region.</LI><LI>Includes a wider variety of plants found growing in Laos than has previously been published.</LI><LI>Discusses past and present research on medicinal