100 Useful Herbs of Malaysia and Singapore

This book presents a clear and concise introduction to 100 common herbs of the region, highlighting their fascinating uses in traditional medicine, cooking, aromatherapy and fragrances. It defines herbs in the context of their uses and gives a brief historical background, notes on the development of modern drug technology, and an account of edible herbs and essential oils. Adapted from the authors’ book Herbs of Malaysia (2004), this present volume preserves the scientific rigour and expert knowledge of the original, while presenting the information in a more user-friendly format for general readers.

• Author: Joseph Samy, M. Sugumaran, Kate L.W. Lee

• ISBN: 9789814516303