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      Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

  Rogers, Robert Dale, 1950–
   The fungal pharmacy: the complete guide to medicinal mushrooms and lichens of North America / Robert Dale Rogers.
     p.; cm.
   Summary: “A compendium of more than three hundred species of medicinal mushrooms and lichens, including their historic and modern-day usage, active chemical components, appropriate preparation methods, and cultural significance”—Provided by publisher
   eISBN: 978-1-58394-595-7
   1. Mushrooms—Therapeutic use—North America. I. Title.
   [DNLM: 1. Agaricales—North America. 2. Lichens—North America.
   3. Phytotherapy—methods—North America. QW 180.5.B2]
      RM666.M87R64 2011
      615’.329—dc23

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