Excerpt from An Universal Formulary: Containing the Methods of Preparing and Administering Officinal and Other Medicines; The Whole Adapted to Physicians and Pharmaceutists
In the botanical portion, the author has been obliged to cite, in almost every instance, his Medical Botany. This has arisen from the fact, that no other 'work cf'a general character on medicinal plants has been issued from the American press.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is a comprehensive compendium of knowledge on the science and art of pharmaceuticals, providing medical practitioners with the necessary information on the preparation, preservation, and use of medical substances. First published in 1850, the text draws on the collective expertise of esteemed medical scholars of the period, including Dr. William Procter Jr., renowned pharmacist and Redwood's mentor, to present readers with a thoroughly researched volume spanning a wide range of pharmaceutical topics. Ambitious in scope, the book encompasses the identification and preparation of various forms of medication, from powders and pills to tinctures and wines, and outlines the methods for administering them in a variety of ways, including inhalation, ingestion, or topical application. Moreover, this book delves into the history and preparation of medicines, exploring the evolution of pharmaceutical practices and techniques through the ages. A valuable guide for medical practitioners and students alike, this book is a rich source of knowledge from the medical minds of the 19th century. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. Seller Inventory # 9780260241825_0
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