"The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines" by T. H. Pardo de Tavera is a scientific exploration from the 1800s that uncovers the therapeutic secrets hidden within the Philippines' native plants. Acting as a detailed catalog, the book blends traditional Filipino medicine with formal botanical science, recording local knowledge and practical applications. Early sections of the book include prefaces from the translator and author that reveal the purpose of the study, emphasizing the author’s commitment to researching and archiving the medicinal applications of local flora using indigenous practices and scientific investigation. Tavera recounts his experiences collecting plant samples, intending the book to serve as a valuable resource for medical professionals eager to understand tropical medicine. The prefaces underscore the importance of using native therapeutic treatments and suggest the benefits of local plants over foreign alternatives in tackling diseases, setting the stage for detailed analyses of medicinal species.
The Medicinal Plants of the Philippines
By T. H. (Trinidad Hermenegildo) Pardo de Tavera
Discover a time capsule of botanical wisdom, where ancient remedies from the Philippines are unveiled through scientific eyes, offering a new perspective on treating diseases with the land’s natural bounty.
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About the AuthorTrinidad Hermenegildo José María Juan Francisco Pardo de Tavera y Gorricho was a Filipino physician, historian and politician of Spanish and Portuguese descent who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899.
Trinidad Hermenegildo José María Juan Francisco Pardo de Tavera y Gorricho was a Filipino physician, historian and politician of Spanish and Portuguese descent who served as Deputy Prime Minister of the Philippines in 1899.
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