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by Finley Ellingwood (Author), John Uri Lloyd (Author)
American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy is a comprehensive book written by Dr. Ellingwood and Finley, first published in 1915. The book is a complete guide to the study of medicinal plants, their therapeutic uses, and the principles of pharmacognosy. It covers the different aspects of American materia medica and provides information on the various medicinal plants found in the United States.The book is divided into three parts. The first part deals with the principles of pharmacognosy, which includes the study of the physical, chemical, and biological properties of medicinal plants. It also covers the methods of preparing and extracting drugs from plants.The second part of the book deals with therapeutics, which includes the study of the use of drugs in the treatment of diseases. It provides detailed information on the therapeutic uses of various medicinal plants, their dosage, and the methods of administration.The third and final part of the book is dedicated to pharmacognosy, which includes the study of the identification, cultivation, and collection of medicinal plants. It also covers the different methods of preparing and storing drugs.Overall, American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy is an essential reference book for anyone interested in the study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic uses. It provides a comprehensive and detailed guide to the principles of pharmacognosy, therapeutics, and the study of American materia medica.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.
