Materia Medica And Therapeutics: Vegetable Kingdom (1879)

By Laurence Johnson

Book Overview

Materia Medica And Therapeutics: Vegetable Kingdom (1879) is a comprehensive book written by Charles Douglas Fergusson Phillips. The book is a detailed guide to the medicinal properties of plants and their therapeutic uses. It covers a wide range of topics related to the vegetable kingdom, including the classification of plants, their chemical composition, and their medicinal properties. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of plant medicine. The first chapter provides an introduction to the study of materia medica and explains the importance of plant-based medicine. The second chapter covers the classification of plants, including their botanical names and characteristics. The third chapter delves into the chemical composition of plants, discussing the various chemical compounds found in different parts of the plant and their therapeutic effects. The fourth chapter is dedicated to the study of plant drugs, including their preparation, administration, and dosage. The remaining chapters of the book focus on specific plant families and their medicinal properties. Each chapter provides a detailed description of the plants in the family, their chemical composition, and their therapeutic uses. The book covers a vast array of plants, including those used in the treatment of digestive disorders, respiratory ailments, skin conditions, and nervous system disorders. Overall, Materia Medica And Therapeutics: Vegetable Kingdom (1879) is an essential resource for anyone interested in the medicinal properties of plants. It provides a comprehensive overview of the subject and is written in a clear and concise manner, making it accessible to both professionals and lay readers.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: 1437125530
• ISBN13: 9781437125535
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 352 Pages
• Weight: 1.75 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 8.3" x 11.0"