A diligent effort by Dr Mir Zahed for the students of homoeopathy with clear, concise yet comprehensive description of basic concepts of Homoeopathic Materia Medica. The important components of the study of Materia Medica like source of drugs, modalities, thermals, evaluation and gradation of symptoms, drug relationship, potency, etc. have been thoroughly elucidated. The author has detailed regarding the learning of materia medica along with the philosophy behind the art for an accurate homoeopathic prescription. The valueable works of stalwarts of homoeopathic materia medica have also been discussed elaborately.