Medicinal plants and mushrooms of central Russia. Efremov A.

In the atlas-condemn “Medicinal plants and mushrooms of central Russia”, more than 300 species of medicinal plants, mushrooms and lichens growing in central Russia are described. For each of them, folk names, botanical characteristics, distribution and habitat, the rules for collecting and processing raw materials, chemical compositions, pharmacological properties, forms and methods of use for therapeutic purposes are given. The author of the book, the candidate of biological sciences A.P. Efremov studies all his life to medicinal plants, mushrooms and at the same time masterfully owns the camera. Therefore, the publication allows, using botanical descriptions and clear photographs, to accurately determine medicinal plants, mushrooms and lichens. The keys compiled by the author will help in this so that not only specialists, but also people far from botany can use them. The keys are based - the color of the flowers and the shape of the leaves.