An Account of the Manner of Inoculating for the Small Pox in the East Indies: With Some Observations on the Practice and Mode of Treating That Disease ... Members of the College of Physicians in Lon - Softcover
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A compelling look at early inoculation in the East Indies, showing how a traditional practice shaped smallpox care.
The excerpt examines how inoculation was organized among Bramins serving across Bengali provinces, detailing the timing, preparations, and beliefs that guided treatment. It contrasts Eastern methods with European approaches, highlighting practical steps, dietary rules, and the dramatic role of cold bathing in starting the fever and promoting eruption.
- How inoculation columns travel seasonally to reach distant regions and begin before the usual disease season.
- Dietary rules and why three foods (milk, fat, and certain oils) are restricted during preparation.
- The sequence of steps: pre‑inoculation discipline, the cooling regimen, and the opening of pustules during eruption.
- Observations on climate, timing, and outcomes based on years of experience in the region.
Ideal for readers of medical history and readers curious about early public health practices and cross‑cultural approaches to disease care.
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the rich history of smallpox inoculation in India, tracing its origins to ancient practices and comparing it to the methods prevalent in Europe. The author, a medical professional with extensive experience in Bengal, offers a detailed analysis of the Eastern approach to smallpox prevention and treatment, highlighting its effectiveness and the reasons behind its unique practices. The book explores the rationale for using cold water immersion, dietary restrictions, and the deliberate opening of pustules, drawing upon the author's firsthand observations and the insights of traditional healers known as Etamins. By juxtaposing Eastern and Western smallpox management techniques, this book provides valuable insights into the development of medical practices and the cultural factors that shape them. 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. Seller Inventory # 9781332247967_0
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