AROMATIC AND MEDICINAL PLANTS OF DRYLANDS AND DESERTS ECOLOGY ETHNOBIOLOGY AND POTENTIAL USES (HB 2023) Hardcover

This book centers on the study and analysis of desert plants from Mexico and other regions, focusing on their traditional medicinal uses and potential role in integrative medicine. Aromatic and Medicinal Plants of Drylands and Deserts: Ecology, Ethnobiology and Potential Uses explores the historical significance of these plants, their botanical and geological classification, and highlights endemic species traditionally used for healing. It also delves into key aspects of biomedicine and integrative healthcare. The book reviews the chemical and bioactive compounds found in medicinal and aromatic desert plants, as well as the analytical methods used to identify them. Ethnobiology is thoroughly examined, along with the cultural importance of integrative medicine in both ancient and modern contexts. Ultimately, this work seeks to preserve traditional ethnobiological knowledge while applying modern scientific techniques to better understand the active compounds behind these plants’ therapeutic properties.