What is the explanation of the word Compendium of Materia Medica?

Compendium of Materia Medica

Ben: the roots of plants

Grass: the general term for herbaceous plants.

Outline: a key part of sth

Objective: To subdivide small events from big events.

Materia Medica: the general term for traditional Chinese medicine; It also refers to books that record Chinese medicine.

Outline: outline and details