This book serves its purpose very well. It is a bridge between the matiera media/repertory and the modern, non-medical person.
What it also contains:
A chart of regions on the body "dorsal, anterior" and abdominal regions.
A pronunciation list for the medicines.
A glossary of other holistic and alternative therapies.
A list of acronyms and journals in the homeopathic frield.
There is also a section on well-known homeopaths. This book is worth it's cover price if you are serious about homeopathy, so getting a used copy here is a no-brainer!