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Syllabus of Pharmacy Course - Softcover

Edgar L. Patch

 
9781332980604: Syllabus of Pharmacy Course

Synopsis

This book details the author's investigations into pharmacology from an early 19th century perspective, engaging with traditional organic chemistry and processes alongside the emerging application of heat to chemical and pharmaceutical practices. Particularly notable is the discussion of alkaloidal drugs and their uses, which were only recently discovered at the time of writing. The author takes a comprehensive approach, covering not only the scientific aspects of pharmacology but also its historical development, with references to figures such as Aristotle, Dioscorides, and Galen. The book includes detailed descriptions of the various processes involved in pharmaceutical preparation, as well as an examination of the chemical and physical properties of medicinal substances. It provides a valuable insight into the state of pharmacology during a period of significant scientific advancement, shedding light on the origins of many practices still used today.

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