Elements Of Pharmacy, Materia Medica, And Therapeutics (1882)

By William Whitla

Book Overview

""Elements of Pharmacy, Materia Medica, and Therapeutics"" is a comprehensive textbook written by William Whitla and first published in 1882. The book covers the fundamental principles of pharmacy, including the preparation and dispensing of medicines, as well as the properties and uses of various drugs and remedies. It also explores the field of materia medica, which is the study of medicinal substances and their effects on the human body.The book is divided into several sections, each of which covers a different aspect of pharmacy and therapeutics. The first section provides an overview of the history and development of pharmacy, as well as the basic principles of pharmacology and drug classification. The second section focuses on the preparation and dispensing of medicines, including the use of different types of equipment and techniques.The third section of the book is devoted to materia medica, and covers a wide range of topics including the properties and uses of drugs derived from plants, animals, and minerals. The fourth section explores the principles of therapeutics, including the treatment of various diseases and conditions using different types of drugs and remedies.Overall, ""Elements of Pharmacy, Materia Medica, and Therapeutics"" is an essential resource for anyone studying or practicing pharmacy, as well as for those interested in the history and development of medicine. Despite being over a century old, the book remains relevant and informative, and is still widely used by students and professionals in the field of pharmacy.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: 1164631950
• ISBN13: 9781164631958
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 536 Pages
• Weight: 1.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"