""A Handbook of Materia Medica, Pharmacy, and Therapeutics"" by Samuel Otway Lewis Potter, published in 1901, offers a comprehensive guide to the medicinal substances, pharmaceutical preparations, and therapeutic applications known at the turn of the century. This historical text provides detailed information on various drugs, their sources, and their effects on the human body, reflecting the state of medical knowledge at the time. The book serves as a valuable resource for understanding the evolution of pharmacology and therapeutics, showcasing the practices and remedies employed by physicians in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
It will appeal to historians of medicine, students of pharmacy, and anyone interested in the development of medical treatments over time. Potterâ(TM)s handbook offers a glimpse into a bygone era of medical practice, highlighting both the advancements and limitations of early pharmaceutical science.
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