Excerpt from Mellon Lecutre: First Lecture, Experimental and Chemical Studies, of the Blood With an Appeal for More Extended Chemical Training for the Biological and Medical Investigator
Brings sleep, clear thoughts, and sadness drives away, And hearing, strength, and voice augments each day.
Other verses give directions as to what months are proper and what improper for bleeding, tell what diseases are benefited by blood letting and in what quantities blood should be drawn, and the effect of age and other circumstances.
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Paperback. Zustand: New. Print on Demand. This book examines the historical and chemical significance of bloodletting, a practice that has been employed for centuries to treat various medical conditions. The author traces the practice from its ancient origins through its widespread use in the Middle Ages, arguing that its popularity was due in part to the belief that blood was synonymous with life. Drawing on a range of historical sources, including medical texts, the author demonstrates how bloodletting was often used excessively and with little regard for its potential dangers. The author also discusses the rise of new theories of disease in the 19th century, which led to a decline in the use of bloodletting. The author concludes by suggesting that bloodletting may still have some validity as a medical treatment, but only when used cautiously and in conjunction with other therapies. Through a combination of historical analysis and scientific research, this book provides a fascinating and informative look at the role of bloodletting in the history of medicine. 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. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781330834367_0
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