Discover a practical, plant-based guide to medicine for today’s practitioner. This updated edition of a classic work presents a complete, botanic approach to medical practice. It emphasizes usefulness and clarity, offering a practical system of physiology and a broad materia medica that strengthens the reader’s ability to treat patients with confidence.
Two introductory sections frame the book’s purpose: a clear move away from overlong, opaque tomes toward concise, fact-based instruction. The editor highlights the goal of elevating medical knowledge and public trust through transparent remedies, rational methods, and thoughtful case descriptions. The volume also revises key areas such as surgery and midwifery, drawing on the editor’s experience to enhance usefulness for modern readers.
What you’ll experience
- A practical, plant-based medical reference that covers the principal branches needed by students and practitioners.
- Clear descriptions of diseases, causes, and remedies drawn from botanical sources, with emphasis on safe, effective use.
- Updated sections that reflect contemporary practice, while preserving the original intent to educate and empower readers.
- A broad index of botanically derived medicines and their applications, organized for quick reference.
Ideal for readers of historical medical texts, students learning botanic practice, and professionals seeking a practical, plant-based reference that pairs tradition with usefulness.
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Vendeur : Forgotten Books, London, Royaume-Uni
Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book, penned by a practitioner deeply invested in the healing arts, offers a comprehensive exploration of fevers and their treatment through the lens of botanical medicine. Written in clear and accessible language, it delves into the causes, symptoms, and prognoses of a wide variety of fevers, providing a detailed framework for understanding these afflictions. The author, a staunch advocate for the power of nature in healing, challenges prevailing medical dogma of the time by emphasizing the importance of observation and experience in the practice of medicine. The book presents a unique perspective on the efficacy of botanical remedies in treating fevers, contrasting their gentle and natural approach with the potentially harmful effects of mineral-based treatments. The book also touches upon the societal challenges faced by practitioners of botanical medicine, underscoring the need for a more robust and respected system of practice. This insightful text provides a valuable glimpse into the history of medical thought and practice, revealing the complex interplay of scientific knowledge, societal perceptions, and individual experience in shaping the understanding of disease and its treatment. 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 9781332912384_0
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PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332912384
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Vendeur : PBShop.store UK, Fairford, GLOS, Royaume-Uni
PAP. Etat : New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000. N° de réf. du vendeur LW-9781332912384
Quantité disponible : 15 disponible(s)