Primitive Physic, or an Easy and Natural Method of Curing Most Diseases (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

John Wesley

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 033110914X ISBN 13: 9780331109146

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Discover practical, historical cures from a 18th‑century guide to natural healing.

This edition presents a broad collection of home remedies and step‑by‑step directions for common ailments, drawn from the old manual Primitive Physic. Readers will encounter teas, tinctures, baths, poultices, and dietary tips that were used to soothe nervous complaints, fevers, digestive issues, skin conditions, and more. The book blends medical lore with everyday care, offering a window into early modern approaches to health and self‑treatment.

• Guidance on remedies you can prepare at home using herbs, roots, and simple ingredients
• Practical steps for managing symptoms with diet, baths, and topical applications
• Historical context for how people understood illness, healing, and prevention
• Structured entries covering a wide range of conditions, from minor afflictions to more serious concerns

Ideal for readers of historical medicine, apothecary traditions, and those curious about how past societies approached everyday health.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 033110914X
• ISBN 13: 9780331109146
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 121