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The Medicinal Plants Of The Philippines is a book published in 1901 by Trinidad Hermenegildo Pardo De Tavera, a renowned Filipino physician and botanist. The book is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal plants found in the Philippines, providing detailed descriptions of over 500 species of plants that have been traditionally used for their therapeutic properties. The book is divided into two parts, the first part covering the general principles of botany and the second part focusing on the specific medicinal plants found in the Philippines. Each plant entry includes a description of the plant's physical characteristics, its traditional uses, and any scientific research that has been conducted on its medicinal properties. The book also includes illustrations of the plants, making it a valuable resource for botanists, herbalists, and anyone interested in traditional medicine. Overall, The Medicinal Plants Of The Philippines is an important historical document that provides a wealth of information on the traditional healing practices of the Philippines.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.