The Materia Medica of the Hindus

By George King, Uc Dutt, Udoy Chand Dutt, et al.

Book Overview

"The Materia Medica of the Hindus" (1877) is a comprehensive compilation of traditional Hindu medicinal knowledge, authored by Udoy Chand Dutt and George King. This historical text provides detailed descriptions of various medicinal substances, their sources, properties, and uses within the Hindu medical system.

The book offers insights into the rich heritage of Indian pharmacology, detailing the plants, minerals, and other natural substances employed for therapeutic purposes. It serves as a valuable resource for understanding the historical context of traditional medicine and its potential applications.

Researchers, historians of medicine, and practitioners of alternative medicine will find this work an invaluable source for exploring the ancient roots of pharmacology and the enduring legacy of Hindu medical practices.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1025192702
• ISBN13: 9781025192703
• Release Date: May 2025
• Publisher: Hutson Street Press
• Length: 376 Pages
• Weight: 1.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.2" x 0.9" x 6.1"