Origin And History Of All The Pharmacopeial Vegetable Drugs, Chemicals And Preparations V1: Vegetable Drugs (1921) (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781163989654)

""Origin and History of All the Pharmacopeial Vegetable Drugs, Chemicals and Preparations V1: Vegetable Drugs"" is a comprehensive reference book written by John Uri Lloyd and first published in 1921. The book provides an in-depth exploration of the origins and historical uses of various plant-based medicines, chemicals, and preparations that are included in the pharmacopeia - a list of drugs and their preparation standards. The first volume of the book focuses specifically on vegetable drugs, also known as herbal medicines, which are derived from plants and used for their therapeutic properties. The book covers over 300 different vegetable drugs, including their botanical descriptions, chemical compositions, and medicinal uses. Lloyd's writing is highly detailed and well-researched, drawing on historical texts and scientific research to provide a comprehensive understanding of each drug. The book also includes illustrations and photographs of the plants and their various parts, as well as detailed information on their cultivation, harvesting, and preparation. Overall, ""Origin and History of All the Pharmacopeial Vegetable Drugs, Chemicals and Preparations V1: Vegetable Drugs"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and science of plant-based medicine. It provides a detailed and comprehensive overview of the use of herbal medicines throughout history, as well as their chemical properties and modern applications.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: John Uri Lloyd
ISBN-10: 1163989657
ISBN-13: 9781163989654
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 492
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.44lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.99d