Materia Medica Mexicana

Materia Medica Mexicana: A Manual Of Mexican Medicinal Herbs (1904) is a comprehensive guidebook written by Fernando Altamirano that explores the traditional uses of various herbs and plants in Mexican medicine. The book is divided into several sections, each focusing on a specific plant or herb and its medicinal properties. Altamirano provides a detailed description of each plant, including its physical characteristics, habitat, and traditional uses in Mexican medicine. He also includes information on the preparation and administration of herbal remedies, as well as their potential side effects and contraindications. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in traditional medicine, herbalism, or the culture and history of Mexico. It is written in English and includes detailed illustrations of the plants and herbs discussed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.