| Author |
Savory, John, 1800-1871 |
| LoC No. |
94840859
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| Title |
Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil
Its nature, properties, mode of preparation, &c.
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| Original Publication |
United Kingdom: John Churchill,1849.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil" by John Savory is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the nature, properties, and preparation of cod-liver oil, emphasizing its medical applications and effectiveness in treating various ailments, particularly chronic rheumatism and related conditions. This work is notably relevant to the evolution of medical treatments, reflecting practices and beliefs of the medical community at the time. In this publication, John Savory records his observations on the therapeutic uses of cod-liver oil, detailing its historical background and efficacy based on previous medical reports and studies. He recounts the oil's initial application, describing how it was used in the Manchester Infirmary for chronic rheumatic conditions and other ailments, noting both its benefits and the challenges posed by its unpleasant taste and odor. Savory highlights the controversy surrounding its application in various diseases, advocating for the careful selection and preparation of the oil to enhance its medicinal qualities while providing a thorough examination of its effects on health. He also contrasts the practices of his time with findings from modern European practitioners, emphasizing the importance of using pure and properly prepared cod-liver oil for successful therapeutic outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology
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| Subject |
Cod-liver oil
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
66185 |
| Release Date |
Aug 31, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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