Medicinal Plants of Laos

role in maintaining healthcare among the population, their potential as a source
for new medicinal compounds, their preservation, and their importance for the
well-being of the communities for present and future generations. The focus of
this book is to draw on the rich culture, folklore, and environment of medicinal
plants in the country. This is an opportunity to describe medicinal plants from a
scientifically underrepresented area, with the hope of making an important contribution
to the knowledge of the region for academics, scientists, and anyone who
has interest in Laos.
Features
Describes terrestrial medicinal plants from a scientifically underrepresented region.
Includes a wider variety of plants found growing in Laos than has previously been published.
Discusses past and present research on medicinal plants that may lead to the discovery of new medicines.
Describes efforts in the preservation of these medicinal plants for present and future generations.
Focuses on the rich culture, folklore, and environment of medicinal plant in Laos.
Provides an important contribution to knowledge of the region and will benefit anyone interested in the medicinal plants of Laos.