The Greek Herbals

By E.A. Wallis Budge

Book Overview

The Greek Herbals is a book written by E. A. Wallis Budge that explores the history and usage of herbs in ancient Greek culture. The book is divided into two parts, the first of which provides an overview of the Greek herbal tradition, including its origins, key figures, and the various texts that make up the corpus of Greek herbals. The second part of the book is a translation of one of the most important Greek herbals, the ""Materia Medica"" by Dioscorides, a first-century Greek physician and pharmacologist.The book provides a detailed look at the various herbs and medicinal plants that were commonly used in ancient Greece, including their properties, uses, and preparations. It also explores the cultural and religious significance of herbs in Greek mythology and ritual, as well as their role in everyday life.The Greek Herbals is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, herbalism, or ancient Greek culture. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Greek herbal tradition and offers valuable insights into the ways in which herbs were used and understood in this fascinating and influential culture.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Divine Origin of the Craft of the Herbalist, by E. A. Wallis Budge. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564596001.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: 142531399X
• ISBN13: 9781425313999
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"