An Introduction to the Study of Materia Medica: Being a Short Account of the More Important Crude Drugs of Vegetable and Animal Origin, Designed for Students of Pharmacy and Medicine

By Henry George Greenish

Book Overview

An Introduction To The Study Of Materia Medica is a book written by Henry George Greenish in 1899. The book is a comprehensive guide to the study of materia medica, which is the branch of medicine concerned with the study of the therapeutic properties of substances used in the treatment of disease. The book covers a wide range of topics related to materia medica, including the history of medicine, the principles of pharmacology, the classification of drugs, and the methods of drug preparation. It also provides a detailed description of the properties and uses of various medicinal substances, such as herbs, minerals, and animal products.In addition, the book includes a section on the principles of homeopathy, a system of alternative medicine that uses highly diluted substances to treat various ailments. The author explains the principles of homeopathy and provides examples of homeopathic remedies and their uses.Overall, An Introduction To The Study Of Materia Medica is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of medicine and the therapeutic properties of medicinal substances. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both students and professionals in the field of medicine.Being A Short Account Of The More Important Crude Drugs Of Vegetable And Animal Origin.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: 1104613441
• ISBN13: 9781104613440
• Release Date: June 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 552 Pages
• Weight: 1.61 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 6.0" x 9.0"