Dioscorides, author of the work "On Medical Material", was a renowned physician of the first post-Christian century. This work served as the basis of pharmacology and was used with absolute confidence for 15 centuries in European countries; throughout this long period, his work was a source of ancient pharmacognosy; especially esteemed by the great physician of the second post-Christian century, Galen.
Dioscorides' work continues to be very useful today, as showcased by our edition.