This comprehensive guide to the properties and uses of various medicinal substances is a must-have reference work for any healthcare professional or student. The author provides detailed information on the identification, preparation, and administration of a wide range of drugs and remedies, as well as advice on their efficacy and potential side effects. Whether you are a practicing physician or simply interested in the science of pharmacology, this book is an indispensable resource. 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.