Medical Botany, Containing Systematic and General Descriptions, With Plates of All the Medicinal Plants, Indigenous and Exotic, Vol. 2 of 3: Comprehended in the Catalogues of the Materia Medica, as Pu - Hardcover

William Woodville

9780331092301: Medical Botany, Containing Systematic and General Descriptions, With Plates of All the Medicinal Plants, Indigenous and Exotic, Vol. 2 of 3: Comprehended in the Catalogues of the Materia Medica, as Pu

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ISBN 10: 0331092301 ISBN 13: 9780331092301

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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Comprehensive guide to medicinal plants with detailed effects and uses.

This volume catalogs a wide range of Indigenous and exotic plants, presenting their systematic names and common English terms. It weaves description with practical notes on medicinal properties, giving readers a grounded view of how these plants have been viewed and used in the materia medica tradition.

Designed for quick reference, the book combines plates and descriptive text to help readers recognize plants, understand their historical context, and grasp key considerations for their use in allied health and historical study.

Clear organization by plant groups and their English names
Illustrated plates paired with concise, practical descriptions
Historical notes on cultivation, origin, and regional use
Accessible language suitable for students and general readers

Ideal for readers of medical botany, pharmacognosy, and the history of herbal medicine who want a reliable reference on medicinal plants and their effects.

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