An Illustration Of The Genus Cinchona Comprising Descriptions Of All The Official Peruvian Barks

An Illustration of the Genus Cinchona is a book written by Alexander von Humboldt that provides a detailed description of all the official Peruvian barks. The book is focused on the Cinchona genus, which is known for its medicinal properties and is used to treat various diseases such as malaria. The author provides a comprehensive account of the various species of Cinchona and their physical characteristics, including their leaves, flowers, and bark. The book also includes information on the history of Cinchona and its use in medicine, as well as detailed illustrations of the plants. This book is a valuable resource for botanists, pharmacists, and anyone interested in the history of medicine.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.