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In the following pages, I have endeavoured to present a clear outline of my opinion on the use of Colchicum; and of the view which I have taken of the theorv and treatment of Gout. Having already published an extended Treatise on the subject, I conceive it right to state, that I have been led to the determination of presenting this little work to the public, by the following considerations: I am convinced that the colchicum autumnale, administered in its mildest form and in conjunction with other medicines, is a valuable auxiliary in relieving the symptoms of gout.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the use of colchicum in the treatment of gout, a condition that has plagued humanity for centuries. The author, a physician with extensive experience, presents a detailed historical overview of the various treatments for gout, from the ancient Greek physiciansââ ⢠reliance on humoral theory to the 18th centuryââ â¢s embrace of cold water therapy. He scrutinizes the effectiveness of the ââ Å"Eau Medicinale,ââ  a popular remedy of the time, and its purported cure-all properties, arguing that its ultimate impact was largely palliative and, in many cases, detrimental to the patient's health. He then turns his attention to colchicum, a medicinal plant with a long history in gout treatment, and presents a compelling case for its use in a more carefully controlled and combined fashion. Through meticulous observations and experiments, the author advocates for a more nuanced approach to gout treatment, one that addresses not just the immediate symptoms but also the underlying causes of the disease, a perspective that continues to hold relevance for medical practitioners today. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331058366_0
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