Description: This book, published in 1834, offers a comprehensive study of medical botany, focusing on plants used in British medical practice during that era. The author delves into the medicinal properties of various plants, highlighting their uses in treating a range of ailments, from inflammatory conditions to mental illnesses. He presents detailed descriptions of each plant, including its botanical characteristics, medicinal applications, and chemical composition. The book also explores the historical context of these medicinal plants, noting their traditional uses and the evolution of their roles in medicine. It reflects a period when herbal remedies were still widely employed, and the author, a proponent of botanical medicine, meticulously documents the knowledge and practices of his time. Beyond mere descriptions, the book delves into the complex pharmacological effects of these plants, including their potential toxicity and the need for careful dosage and administration. It also explores the challenges of standardizing preparations and the quest for isolating active principles within plant extracts. Through its detailed descriptions and insightful analysis, the book provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medical botany in the 19th century, illuminating the importance of plant-based medicines and the evolving understanding of their therapeutic potential. Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books.This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some aesthetic errors may persist, however it has been deemed that any such will not detract from the work's significant historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase.
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Original Language: English
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Number of Pages: 363
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Book Title: Hortus Medicus : Or Figures and Descriptions of the More Important Plants Used in Medicine, or Possessed of Poisonous Qualities; with Their Medical Properties, Chemical Analysis, &C. &C (Classic Reprint)
Language: English
Publisher: Forgotten Books
Item Height: 0.8 in
Topic: Life Sciences / Botany
Publication Year: 2016
Illustrator: Yes
Genre: Science
Item Weight: 17.1 Oz
Item Length: 9 in
Author: George Graves
Item Width: 6 in
Format: Trade Paperback
