Medical Botany

By William Woodville and George Pratt

Medical Botany, Volume 4, by William Woodville, Sir William Jackson Hooker, and George Pratt, is a detailed exploration of medicinal plants as cataloged by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London, Edinburgh, and Dublin. This volume provides systematic and general descriptions, accompanied by illustrative plates, offering an in-depth look at the plants included in the era's materia medica.

A valuable resource for historians of medicine, botany enthusiasts, and those interested in the traditional uses of plants, this work showcases the intersection of botanical science and medical practice in the 19th century. The meticulous descriptions and visual representations make it an enduring reference for understanding historical approaches to pharmacology and natural remedies.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1024666921
• ISBN13: 9781024666922
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 326 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.1" x 9.2"