Specific Medication and Specific Medicines, 1874: Revised, With an Appendix Containing the Articles Published on the Subject Since the First Edition; And a Report of Cases Illustrating Specific Medica

John M. Scudder

ISBN 10: 1528378474 / ISBN 13: 9781528378475

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Specific Medication and Specific Medicines, 1874: Revised, With an Appendix Containing the Articles Published on the Subject Since the First Edition; And a Report of Cases Illustrating Specific Medica
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528378474
• ISBN 13: 9781528378475
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

Explore a classic 19th‑century clinical reference that compiles specific medicines, their preparations, and practical dosing guidance.

This edition presents concise tincture recipes, dose ranges, and indications to guide therapeutic use in a range of conditions, from acute symptoms to chronic complaints.

Structured for quick consultation, the book catalogs a broad catalog of remedies, notes preparation details, and provides practical observations on when and how to use each medicine. It offers historically informed perspectives on alternatives to common mainstream treatments, reflecting the Eclectic medical approach of its era.

• Ready-to-use preparation notes and dosage guidance for each remedy
• Brief, symptom‑based indications to help decide when to employ a medicine
• Historical context on the use of plant-based and mineral preparations
• An accessible reference suitable for readers interested in medical history and 19th‑century practice

Ideal for readers of medical history, historical pharmacopeias, and anyone curious about early eclectic medical practices.