Chronicles of Pharmacy, Vol. 2 (Classic Reprint) - Couverture souple

A. C. Wootton

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1332112811 ISBN 13 : 9781332112814

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the strange and fascinating world of medicines drawn from animals and the wild world of nature. This section surveys how early pharmacists turned nearly every creature and creature part into remedies, and how those beliefs shaped medical practice for centuries.

From the 17th‑century London Pharmacopoeias to later lists, the book shows how official medicines drew on animals, shells, fats, and even human body parts. It contrasts exotic animal substances with later, more modern entries, revealing a long arc in pharmacology from curiosity to regulated practice. You’ll also see how notable figures and dramatic stories shed light on the evolving craft of making medicines.

• Detailed examples of animal and natural products used in early medicines, including many surprising items.


• How practitioners organized, classified, and debated what could be prescribed safely or effectively.


• Shifts in how medicines were documented, standardized, and taught to new generations of apothecaries.


• Brief portraits of influential figures and the broader culture surrounding historic pharmacy.

Ideal for readers of medical history, pharmacy, and science‑history enthusiasts who want to understand how early remedies shaped modern medicine.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1332112811
• ISBN 13: 9781332112814
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 346
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