Encyclopedia of Islamic Herbal Medicine
"[D]estined to become a seminal work... Prophetic herbalism...has never before been so exhaustively researched and clearly explained... [A]n authoritative reference work for anyone interested in Islamic herbalism in particular, and in herbal medicine and the development of medicines from plants in general."Deni Bown"This encyclopedia draws on modern scientific research as well as classical Arabic sources." Reference & Research Book News, Inc."Bottom line: Academic health sciences, life sciences, and Islamic Studies studies libraries will want to add this resource on a little-covered topic to their collections." --Barbara M. Bibel"This title is a welcome addition to the body of reference works on complementary and alternative medicine, and is recommended for purchase by academic libraries, the libraries of schools of alternative medicine, and public libraries..." Kenneth M. Frankel,  American Reference Books Annual"Morrow provides a solidly researched, authoritative work on a fascinating topic little known outside the Islamic world. Naturally, practitioners and followers of herbal medicine will be drawn to this title." Tom Gilson, Associate Editor, Against the Grain"[D]estined to become a seminal work... Prophetic herbalism...has never before been so exhaustively researched and clearly explained... [A]n authoritative reference work for anyone interested in Islamic herbalism in particular, and in herbal medicine and the development of medicines from plants in general."Deni Bown"This encyclopedia draws on modern scientific research as well as classical Arabic sources." --Reference & Research Book News, Inc."Morrow has created an authoritative resource." --Library Journal