Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter 1
2. Preface 7
3. Contents 9
4. Introduction 13
5. Translation of Aqrābādhīn of M. b. ‛Ali b. ‛Umar Al-Samarqandī
6. Introduction 53
7. Chapter I. Syrups and Robs 61
8. Chapter II. Electuaries and Confections 69
9. Chapter III. Pills and Aperients 80
10. Chapter IV. Decoctions and Infusions 89
11. Chapter V. Clysters, Suppositories, and Pessaries 96
12. Chapter VI. Emetics 107
13. Chapter VII. Lohochs 110
14. Chapter VIII. Lozenges 113
15. Chapter IX. Powders and Dry Stomachics 122
16. Chapter X. Dressings, Coatings, Cataplasms 126
17. Chapter XI. Balms 132
18. Chapter XII. Eye Medicines 136
19. Chapter XIII. Aromatic Powders and Salves 145
20. Chapter XIV. Dentifrices 150
21. Chapter XV. Gargles 153
22. Chapter XVI. Preserves 155
23. Chapter XVII. Sniffing Medicines, Sternutatives, Fumigants, and Odorants 157
24. Chapter XVIII. Aromatic Baths 163
25. Chapter XIX. Medicines for the Hair 166
26. Notes and Comments on the Translation 170
27. Arabic-English Glossary 244
28. Abbreviations and Selected Bibliography 262
29. Arabic Text in Photocopy 277
30. Greek Index 353
31. Foreign Words (Except Greek) 355
32. General Index 370
33. Botanical Index 379