Smilax Linnaeus (3 results)

Cloth. Condition: Very good copy. 8vo. S.P. Continua del titulo: How to Ensure its Success as a Remedy; the Most Approved Forms; and Various Phases of Disease in Which It May Be Advantageously Employed. By Linnaeus Smilax, M.D. SOUTH AMERICAN INDIGENOUS MEDICINE & BOTANY] - TREATISE ON AMAZONIAN SARSAPARILLA, NATIVE TO NORTHERN SOUTH AMERICA, WITH FOLDING BOTANICAL ENGRAVING. 8vo; (approx. 21 x 14 cm). xi, 90 pp. Contemporary cloth; Illustrated with a fine folding engraved frontispiece showing a herbarium specimen of the sarsaparilla plant (Smilax). Attractive mid-nineteenth-century popular medical treatise on Smilax (sarsaparilla), a climbing plant native to the tropical forests of northern South America, particularly the Amazon basin, where it had long been collected and traded. The author notes that sarsaparilla was first brought to Europe in the sixteenth century and highlights the most prized commercial variety, the so-called "Lisbon Sarsaparilla," obtained from the mouth of the Amazon by Portuguese and Spanish merchants. The book emphasizes that the plant was already widely used by Indigenous peoples of South America as a blood purifier and general remedy, a traditional knowledge later appropriated and adapted by European medicine.The treatise details its reputed therapeutic properties in tuberculosis, cancers, syphilitic affections, liver disorders, and rheumatic pains, and explains how to prepare and administer the drug in different pharmaceutical forms. The combination of this discussion of South American Indigenous medicinal practice with a handsome folding botanical engraving makes it a particularly appealing piece of nineteenth-century literature on South American materia medica. OCLC: 10796433 # WorldCat (U.S. Libraries): 6 copies.

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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 116, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 116 116.