The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines by T. H. Pardo de Tavera
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Pardo de Tavera, T. H. (Trinidad Hermenegildo), 1857-1925
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"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines" by T. H. Pardo de Tavera is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This work provides a comprehensive exploration of the medicinal uses of various native plants found in the Philippines, along with their botanical descriptions and applications in traditional medicine. The book aims to do...
science. The opening portion of the work includes a translator's preface and the author's preface, explaining the dedication to studying and documenting the medicinal plants of the Philippines based on both indigenous practices and scientific inquiries. Tavera shares his experiences collecting botanical specimens and notes that the text serves as a resource for medical professionals eager to understand tropical medicine better. The prefaces also highlight the importance of native therapeutics and the potential advantages of local plants over exotic alternatives in treating diseases, setting the stage for the detailed descriptions of medicinal species that follow in the text. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Noah Thompson
1 week agoOnce I started reading, the emotional weight of the story is balanced perfectly with moments of levity. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Carol Nelson
4 months agoThis download was worth it since the author's voice is distinct, making the complex topics easy to digest. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Ethan Hill
1 month agoOnce I started reading, the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. I'm sending the link to all my friends.
Patricia Carter
1 month agoI have to admit, the translation seems very fluid and captures the original nuance perfectly. I couldn't put it down until the very end.
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David Hall
1 month agoAt first glance, the atmosphere created by the descriptive language is totally immersive. Thanks for making this available.