American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy (1915) - Hardcover

by Finley Ellingwood (Author), John Uri Lloyd (Author)

American Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Pharmacognosy is a comprehensive guide to the study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic properties. Written by Dr. Finley Ellingwood, a renowned American physician and herbalist, this book was first published in 1915 and has since become a classic reference work in the field of herbal medicine.The book begins with an overview of the principles of pharmacognosy, which is the study of natural products used for medicinal purposes. It then goes on to describe in detail over 500 different plants and their uses in treating various ailments. The plants are arranged alphabetically and each entry includes information on the plant's botanical characteristics, chemical composition, and therapeutic properties.In addition to the plant descriptions, American Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Pharmacognosy also includes chapters on the general principles of therapeutics, the preparation and administration of herbal remedies, and the use of herbal medicines in specific diseases and conditions. The book also contains a glossary of botanical terms and an index of common names for easy reference.Overall, American Materia Medica, Therapeutics And Pharmacognosy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of herbal medicine and natural remedies. Its detailed descriptions of medicinal plants and their uses make it an essential reference work for herbalists, naturopaths, and other practitioners of alternative medicine.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1915 Edition.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.