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 also gives a brief history and background to these herbs, as well as notes on the development of modern drug technology, and a list of edible herbs and essential oils.

Adapted from the authors’ book, Herbs of Malaysia (2004), this volume preserves the scientific rigour and expert knowledge of the original, while presenting the information in an easy-to-follow format for readers.