A Materia Medica (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781024116526)

"A Materia Medica: Animalia" offers a detailed exploration into the medicinal properties of substances derived from the animal kingdom. This comprehensive work, originally published in the 19th century, delves into the scientific analysis, natural history, and chemical composition of products obtained from beasts, birds, fishes, and insects, examining their uses in medical practice.

Peter P. Good meticulously catalogs a wide array of animal-derived substances, providing insights into their therapeutic applications. This book serves as a valuable historical resource for understanding traditional medicinal practices and the role of animal-based remedies in the history of pharmacology. It appeals to historians of science and medicine, pharmacologists, and anyone interested in the historical intersection of natural history and medical science.

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