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Coca and Cocaine

By William Martindale
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The work surveys early and later accounts of the plant and its traditional leaf use, outlines botanical characteristics and methods of cultivation and drying, and collects traveler observations on its stimulant and appetite-suppressing effects. It summarizes pharmaceutical preparations and recipes, presents chemical analysis of the chief alkaloid and its salts with tests for purity, and reviews reported medical applications including topical anesthetic uses, modes of dispensing, and economic considerations, while noting potential misuse and offering practical guidance for selection and storage of material.

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William Martindale

William Martindale was a notable figure in the field of pharmacology and chemistry, best known for his work "Coca and Cocaine." This book explores the properties and uses of coca and its derivative, cocaine, providing insights into their effects and applications. Martindale's contributions to literature in this area reflect a significant interest in the medicinal and recreational aspects of these substances during his time. His work remains a point of reference for those studying the historical context of coca and cocaine in medicine and society.

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