Dr. Jisho Takatori - Color Atlas: Medicinal Plants of Japan - 163 Colour plates. - 1980

The "Color Atlas: Medicinal Plants of Japan" by Dr. Jisho Takatori, published in 1980, is a comprehensive botanical reference featuring 163 color plates. This atlas serves as an important resource in ethnobotany and traditional medicine by visually documenting plants used in Japanese herbal remedies. The use of vivid color illustrations allows for accurate identification of species, supporting both scholarly study and practical application in herbal medicine and pharmacognosy. Japan's rich tradition of medicinal plant use is deeply intertwined with cultural practices, and visual atlases like this aid in preserving that knowledge. The book bridges botanical science and traditional healing, appealing to botanists, herbalists, and historians interested in East Asian pharmacopeia.