The Officinal Materia Medica (1887)
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ISBN10: 1120204682
ISBN13: 9781120204684
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 572
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781120204684
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 24 2009
Pages: 572
Weight: 1.66
Height: 1.16 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Officinal Materia Medica, written by Frederick Thomas Roberts and originally published in 1887, is a comprehensive guide to the medicinal properties of plants, minerals, and other substances commonly used in medicine during the late 19th century. The book is divided into three sections: the first provides an introduction to the study of materia medica, including its history, classification, and methods of preparation; the second presents detailed descriptions of over 200 medicinal substances, including their physical and chemical properties, therapeutic uses, and dosages; and the third includes a glossary of medical terms and an index of common names. The Officinal Materia Medica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, herbalism, or pharmacology.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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