Ibn al-Bayṭār
ابن البيطار
Ibn Baytar Andalusi was a pioneering figure in the field of pharmacology and botany. Originating from Andalusia, he embarked on extensive travels across the Muslim world, collecting a vast array of plant samples and medicinal knowledge. His most significant contributions include the compilation of 'Al-Jami fi al-Adwiya al-Mufrada', a comprehensive encyclopedia detailing the properties of over 1,400 plants, foods, and drugs, and 'Kitab al-Mughni fi al-Adwiya al-Mufrada', which further expanded on...
Ibn Baytar Andalusi was a pioneering figure in the field of pharmacology and botany. Originating from Andalusia, he embarked on extensive travels across the Muslim world, collecting a vast array of pl...