Lehrbuch der biologischen Heilmittel
Year: 1938
Type: article
Abstract: This treatise is perhaps the most extensive and complete work on medical plants ever published in any language. The author has compiled in systematic and readily accessible form information on all the common plants used in therapy. The descriptive sections are unsurpassed; in all some 444 plants, parts of which are or have been included in various pharmacopeias and dispensatories, are described in detail. The botanic name and its etymology are given; the lay designations in all or most of the languages of Europe (and even in a few of the dialects) are set down in addition. A map showing the distribution of the plant is included in each case, followed by an excellent halftone or colored illustration of the plant itself. Botanic and historical data are given, followed by a discussion of the pharmacologic actions and therapeutic uses. Typical prescriptions containing the drug are set down at the end
Source: JAMA
Language: German
Topic: Medicinal Plant Research
Subfield: Plant Science
Domain: Life Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W653440317