A Contribution To South African Materia Medica: Chiefly From Plants In Use Among The Natives (1888)

By Sir Andrew Smith, Andrew Smith, Sir Andrew Smith

Book Overview

A Contribution to South African Materia Medica: Chiefly from Plants in Use Among the Natives is a book written by Andrew Smith in 1888. The book is a comprehensive study of the traditional medicinal plants used by the indigenous people of South Africa. The author, who was a medical doctor, collected and analyzed data on the medicinal properties of various plants used by the native populations. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a specific plant or group of plants. The author provides detailed descriptions of the plants, their medicinal properties, and the methods used to prepare them for use. The book also includes illustrations of the plants, making it a valuable resource for botanists and herbalists. The author's work is an important contribution to the field of ethnobotany and provides valuable insights into the traditional medicinal practices of the indigenous people of South Africa.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1120113776
• ISBN13: 9781120113771
• Release Date: September 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 172 Pages
• Weight: 0.52 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"