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A Short Account of the Materia Medica of Patna is a scholarly work that presents a detailed examination of medicinal substances and pharmaceutical materials historically used in the Patna region of India. The author, R. H. Irvine, offers valuable insights into traditional medicine practices and the botanical sources of various remedies.
This hardcover edition serves as both a historical document and a reference guide for those interested in ethnobotany, traditional medicine, and pharmaceutical history. The work systematically catalogs materia medica with descriptions of their properties, origins, and traditional uses, making it an important resource for scholars, herbalists, and medical historians.
The book bridges the gap between historical medicinal knowledge and contemporary understanding of plant-based pharmaceuticals, preserving valuable information about regional medical traditions.
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