A Compendium Of Materia Medica, Pharmacy, And Toxicology (1839)

A Compendium of Materia Medica, Pharmacy, and Toxicology is a comprehensive book written by Daniel Spillan in 1839. The book provides an in-depth understanding of various aspects of medicine, including materia medica, pharmacy, and toxicology. It covers a wide range of topics related to the study of drugs and their effects on the human body.The book is divided into three main sections, each of which focuses on a different aspect of medicine. The first section, Materia Medica, provides a detailed description of various drugs, their properties, and their therapeutic uses. It also includes a list of plants and their medicinal properties.The second section, Pharmacy, deals with the preparation, dispensing, and storage of drugs. It includes information on the different forms of drugs, such as powders, pills, and liquids, and the equipment used in their preparation.The third section, Toxicology, covers the study of poisons and their effects on the human body. It includes information on the symptoms of poisoning, the methods of detection, and the treatment of poisoning.Overall, A Compendium of Materia Medica, Pharmacy, and Toxicology is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of medicine. It provides a wealth of information on drugs and their effects, as well as practical advice on their preparation and use.Containing Tables Of The Materia Medica, The Chemical Decompositions Of The London Pharmacopoeia, And Toxicological Tables.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.