Publisher's Synopsis
American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy is a comprehensive textbook on the study of medicinal plants and their therapeutic uses. Authored by Finley Ellingwood, a prominent American physician and botanist, the book was first published in 1915 and has since become a classic in the field of herbal medicine.The book is divided into three main sections: Materia Medica, Therapeutics, and Pharmacognosy. The Materia Medica section provides a detailed description of over 600 medicinal plants, including their botanical characteristics, chemical constituents, and traditional uses. The Therapeutics section covers the indications, dosage, and administration of herbal remedies for various medical conditions, such as respiratory, digestive, and nervous system disorders. The Pharmacognosy section focuses on the analysis and identification of plant-based drugs, including their preparation and standardization.In addition to its scientific content, American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy also includes historical and cultural perspectives on herbal medicine. The book explores the use of medicinal plants by Native American tribes, as well as the influence of European herbal traditions on American medicine.Overall, American Materia Medica, Therapeutics and Pharmacognosy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of herbal medicine, from students and researchers to healthcare practitioners and herbalists.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.
