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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a comprehensive analysis of the multifaceted relationship between silver and medicinal practices, drawing insights from diverse historical perspectives. By exploring the therapeutic applications of both natural silver and its chemical derivative, silver nitrate, the author traces their evolution within the annals of medicine. The book examines ancient texts and contemporary research to provide a nuanced understanding of silver's role in treating ailments ranging from wounds to epilepsy. It delves into the pharmacological properties of silver, shedding light on its unique mechanisms of action and therapeutic effects. Through detailed case studies and pharmacological data, the text illuminates silver's dualistic nature: its ability to act as both an antiseptic and a toxic substance. The author also explores the historical context surrounding the use of silver in medicine, examining the cultural beliefs and scientific advancements that have shaped its applications. This book not only offers a comprehensive guide to silver's medicinal properties but also provides valuable insights into the evolution of medical thought and practice. It is an essential resource for medical professionals, historians, and anyone interested in the intricate relationship between science and traditional healing. 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: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. 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: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book presents a detailed survey of the physiological, clinical, and therapeutic effects of the common household substance, sodium chloride, or salt. Unique among the works of its time, its observations are based on the author's controlled experiments. The author's rigorous methodology, meticulous record-keeping, and accessible language have made this book a valuable resource to practicing homeopaths to this day. The book's first section concerns the physiological effects of sodium chloride, as observed in healthy volunteers. Notably, the author found that salt can produce symptoms in healthy volunteers that are similar to those it is used to treat, underscoring a foundational principle of homeopathy. The book's second section describes 35 cases in which salt was used to treat patients with a variety of ailments, from digestive complaints to skin conditions to mental distress. The case studies underscore the therapeutic breadth of this humble substance and offer insights into its effective and safe use. Collectively, the observations in this book provide a solid basis for the use of sodium chloride as a homeopathic remedy. The work's systematic approach and commitment to empirical observation markedly distinguish it from the speculative and philosophical approaches common in 19th-century medicine. This edition includes extensive annotations and commentary, making it even more accessible to modern readers. 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.
Published by Wien, Braumüller und Seidel - k.k. Hof-Buchhändler, 1847., 1847
Seller: C O - L I B R I , Bremen - Berlin ; Deutschland / Germany ., Berlin, Germany
642 (2) bandübergreifend nummerierte Seiten. - Brauner Original-Pappeinband mit goldgeprägtem Rückentitel und Rundum-Rotschnitt; 8vo.(ca. 22 x 16 x 3 cm). *** [Verlängerter erweiterter FRÜHLINGS-VERKAUF bis Montag, den 30.03.2026 / Ongoing expanded SPRING-SALE until Monday, March 30, 2026: um fast 40% REDUZIERTER PREIS / PRICE-REDUCTION of almost 40%; ehemaliger Preis / previously EUR 85,-] --- 1. AUFLAGE, GEBUNDENE ORIGINALAUSGABE; 3 TEILE IN 1 BAND, KOMPLETT. Seltenes Original des in vier Bänden zwischen 1844 und 1849 erschienenen Periodikums; das 3. 'Heft' am Ende mit 'Ausweis[en] der vom 1. Jänner bis letzten December 1846 im Spitale der barmherzigen Schwestern in Gumpendorf [Kremsier und Linz] homöopathisch behandelten und unentgeltlich verpflegten Kranken' sowie 'Inhalt des [gesamten] dritten Bandes'. - Einband berieben-, Ecken stärker; Rücken mit einigen oberflächlichen Papierbezugsfehlstellen und am Vordergelenk lose. Innen wenige Blätter schwach stockfleckig bzw. mit zarten Buntstift (rot) oder Bleistiftunterstreichungen, ansonsten sehr gutes Exemplar. --- Weitere frühe homöopathische Literatur des 19. Jahrhunderts im Bestand. . .
Seller: Forgotten Books, London, United Kingdom
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Add to basketPaperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book is not just a revised version of Samuel Hahnemannâs Materia Medica Pura. The author has consulted not only the original works of Hahnemann, but also other authors and a large number of journals. He has sorted and arranged the information in a more usable and accessible way, making it easier to understand the characteristics and effects of the drug. The author has included information on the natural history of the material, its chemical composition, and its preparation. The book also contains a number of clinical cases that illustrate the use of the drug in the treatment of various diseases. This book is a valuable resource for anyone who is interested in homeopathy. It is a well-organized and comprehensive work that provides a wealth of information on the use of Colocynth in the treatment of disease. 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.
Publication Date: 2025
Seller: True World of Books, Delhi, India
LeatherBound. Condition: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1832 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Pages: 53 NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 53.
Language: German
Published by Wien, Braumüller & Seidel 1845 - 1846, 1846
Seller: Antiquariat Weinek, Salzburg, Austria
Condition: Gut. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden 618 S. Priv. HLwd. der Zeit. Stockfleckig, Ebd. stärker berieben, eine Ecke mit aufgeblähter Zellulose. Im Ganzen gutes Expl. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden. - Stockfleckig, Ebd. stärker berieben, eine Ecke mit aufgeblähter Zellulose. Im Ganzen gutes Expl.
Language: German
Published by Wien, Braumüller & Seidel 1848 - 1849, 1849
Seller: Antiquariat Weinek, Salzburg, Austria
Condition: Gut. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden. 669 + 3 S. Priv. HLwd. der Zeit. Stockfleckig, St. a. T., ab S. 600 etw. feuchtigkeitsrandig, Gbrsp. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden. - Stockfleckig, St. a. T., ab S. 600 etw. feuchtigkeitsrandig, Gbrsp.
Language: German
Published by Wien, Braumüller & Seidel, 1847
Seller: Antiquariat Weinek, Salzburg, Austria
Condition: Sehr gut. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden. 642 + 2 S. Priv. HLwd. der Zeit. Stockfleckig, insgesamt leichte Gbrsp. Zwischentitel der Hefte und Inhaltsverzeichnis sind eingebunden. - Stockfleckig, insgesamt leichte Gbrsp.