This book charts a fascinating journey through the history of pharmacy from its earliest inception, when humans discovered by chance that certain plants could heal wounds and soothe pain. They began passing down their primitive recipes to future generations. As civilizations advanced, the ancient Egyptians excelled in creating precise recipes preserved in papyri passed down by priests between temples. Meanwhile, the civilizations of China, Babylon, Assyria, Persia, and Greece contributed to the development of this science by understanding the properties and effects of drugs. The author takes us back to the golden age of Arab scientists who developed drug formulations and established the foundations of modern pharmacology. In this unique work, Saber Jabra combines history and science, presenting the reader with a panoramic view that reflects the development of a science linked to human health from the dawn of civilizations to the modern era. This book combines knowledge and enjoyment, inspiring readers to rediscover the vital role of pharmacy in humanity's journey.

صابر جبرة (1920–1995م) كاتب وباحث فلسطيني. كتب في الفكر والأدب والتاريخ. نشر أبحاثًا أكاديمية ومقالات نقدية. وأسهم في الحياة الثقافية الفلسطينية والعربية.