The Mandragora Of The Ancients In Folk-Lore And Medicine (1905)

von Charles Brewster Randolph

58 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

The Mandragora Of The Ancients In Folk-Lore And Medicine is a book written by Charles Brewster Randolph in 1905. It is a comprehensive study of the mandrake plant and its significance in ancient folklore and medicine. The book explores the various myths and legends associated with the mandrake, including its supposed ability to scream when uprooted and its use in magical rituals. It also delves into the plant's use in medicine throughout history, from ancient times to the present day. The author provides detailed descriptions of the plant's physical characteristics, as well as its chemical properties and potential medicinal uses. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine, folklore, or herbalism.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.

• Themen: Medizin Komplementäre, integrierte und alternative Medizin und Therapien
• ISBN: 9781120901798
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 29.01.2010
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC