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Historical Bibliography Updated: June 17, 2026

Medicina Britannica; or, a treatise on such physical plants as are generally to be found in the fields or gardens of Great-Britain: Containing a particular account of their nature, virtues, and uses. Together with the observations of the most learned physicians, as well ancient as modern, communicated to the late ingenious Mr. Ray, and the learned Dr. Sim. Pauli. Adapted more especially to the occasions of those, whose condition or situation of life deprives them, in a great measure, of the helps of the learned. To which are added, three indexes: The first containing the England and Latin names of the plants treated of: The second of the diseases, and their remedies: The third to the notes.

Publication Details

London: R. Manby, 1746 CE.

Short focused his book on the medical uses of plants readily available in England. Many of the plants recommended in the traditional herbal literature were difficult to find in England. Digital facsimile from the Biodiversity Heritage Library at this link.

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Entry Number#8869
Permanent Linkhttps://staging.historyofmedicine.com/entry/11047
Author Bio LinkWikipedia ↗
External URLmedicina-britannica-or-a-treatise-on-such-physical-plants-as-are-generally-to-be-found-in-the-fields-or-gardens-of-greatbritain

Geographic Context

Publication place: London