Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Including the Physiological Action of Drugs

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Samuel Otway Lewis Potter

Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Including the Physiological Action of Drugs

Samuel Otway Lewis Potter

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Hutson Street Press
22 May 2025

History of medicine; Pharmacology; Pharmacy & dispensing

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""Materia Medica, Pharmacy and Therapeutics, Including the Physiological Action of Drugs"" by Samuel Otway Lewis Potter offers a comprehensive overview of 19th-century medical knowledge. This detailed text explores the properties and applications of various medicinal substances, alongside the principles of pharmacy and therapeutic treatments. Potter's work delves into the physiological effects of drugs, providing a thorough understanding of how they interact with the human body.

Originally published in 1886, this book is a valuable resource for those interested in the history of medicine and the evolution of pharmacological practices. It presents a fascinating insight into the medical approaches and understanding of drugs during a pivotal era of scientific advancement. While medical practices have advanced significantly since its original publication, this book remains a valuable historical reference.

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.

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By: Samuel Otway Lewis Potter
Imprint: Hutson Street Press
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 43mm
Weight: 1.166kg
ISBN: 9781024009576
ISBN 10: 1024009572
Pages: 848
Publication Date: 22 May 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active