Inorganic Plant Poisons And Stimulants (1914) - Brenchley, Winifred E.
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Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants is a book written by Winifred E. Brenchley and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various inorganic substances that can be found in plants and their effects on human health. The author discusses the chemical properties of these substances, their distribution in different plant species, and their modes of action in the human body.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on inorganic poisons, including heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well as other toxic substances like oxalic acid,…mehr

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Inorganic Plant Poisons and Stimulants is a book written by Winifred E. Brenchley and published in 1914. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the various inorganic substances that can be found in plants and their effects on human health. The author discusses the chemical properties of these substances, their distribution in different plant species, and their modes of action in the human body.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on inorganic poisons, including heavy metals such as lead, mercury, and arsenic, as well as other toxic substances like oxalic acid, nitrate, and cyanide. The author describes the symptoms of poisoning, the mechanisms of toxicity, and the methods of detection and analysis.The second part of the book deals with inorganic stimulants, such as caffeine, theobromine, and nicotine. The author explains how these substances affect the nervous system, the cardiovascular system, and other organs, and discusses their potential therapeutic uses.Throughout the book, the author provides numerous examples of plants that contain these inorganic substances, as well as their traditional uses in medicine and agriculture. The book is written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scientists and non-specialists alike. It remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the chemistry and pharmacology of plant-based substances.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.