Materia Medica Mexicana: A Manual of Mexican Medicinal Herbs (1904) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781168937650)

Materia Medica Mexicana: A Manual Of Mexican Medicinal Herbs (1904) is a comprehensive guidebook that provides detailed information about the medicinal properties of various herbs found in Mexico. The book has been authored by Fernando Altamirano, who was a renowned Mexican botanist and physician. The manual is divided into different sections, each of which focuses on a specific herb and its uses. The book covers a wide range of herbs that are used in traditional Mexican medicine, including plants like chamomile, aloe vera, and peppermint. Each herb is described in detail, with information on its chemical composition, therapeutic properties, and potential side effects. The book also includes illustrations of the plants, making it easy for readers to identify them. Overall, Materia Medica Mexicana is an invaluable resource for anyone interested in traditional Mexican medicine, herbalism, or 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.

Author: Fernando Altamirano
ISBN-10: 1168937655
ISBN-13: 9781168937650
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 82
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.65lbs
Size: 6.00h x 9.02w x 0.31d