4177 - Indian Materia Medica volume 2
Author: Dr. K.M. Nadkarni
Description: Volume 2 continues the encyclopedic documentation of India’s medicinal substances, focusing on mineral and animal-derived remedies while extending coverage of botanical drugs. It offers thorough monographs on therapeutic uses, dosage, chemical composition, preparation methods, and cross-system applications (Ayurveda, Unani-Tibbi, Siddha, Allopathy, Homeopathy, Naturopathy). The volume also includes important appendices: drug-preparation formulas, percentage composition tables, and multiple indexes (botanical, therapeutic, chemical) designed for both academic researchers and clinical practitioners . ⸻ Keywords: Indian materia medica, mineral drugs, animal remedies, herbal pharmacology, Ayurvedic pharmacognosy, traditional medicine, drug indices ⸻ Ideal for: Pharmacologists, herbalists, Ayurvedic/Unani/Siddha practitioners, scholars in traditional medicine, and clinicians seeking authoritative reference on Indian materia medica. ⸻ Age: 18 years and up (intended for professional, academic, and advanced reference use) ⸻ Theme: Comprehensive documentation and cross-system integration of medicinal substances in Indian medical traditions ⸻ Tone: Scientific, meticulous, authoritative, encyclopedic ⸻ Book Type: Academic reference; pharmacopoeial encyclopedia; materia medica compendium ⸻ Length: Approximately 968 pages.