Publisher's Synopsis
A Synopsis of the Medical Botany of the United States is a book written by James Madison Gore Carter in 1888. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the medicinal plants found in the United States. It covers a wide range of topics including the history of medical botany, the classification of plants, and the various uses of plants in medicine. The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an introduction to medical botany and covers topics such as the history of medicine, the classification of plants, and the various methods of preparing medicinal plants. The second part of the book is a detailed description of the medicinal plants found in the United States. Each plant is described in detail, including its botanical characteristics, medicinal properties, and uses in medicine. The third part of the book provides a glossary of botanical terms and a list of references for further reading. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both medical professionals and laypeople. Overall, A Synopsis of the Medical Botany of the United States is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in the history and use of medicinal plants in the United States. It provides a wealth of information on the subject and is a must-read for anyone interested in the field of medical botany.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.
