| Author |
Mure, Benoît, 1809-1858 |
| Translator |
Hempel, Charles J. (Charles Julius), 1811-1879 |
| Uniform Title |
Pathogénésie brésilienne. English
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| Title |
Dr. B. Mure's materia medica : or, provings of the principal animal and vegetable poisons of the Brazilian Empire, and their application in the treatment of disease
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| Original Publication |
United States: Radde, 1853, pubdate 1854.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 78.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Bryan Ness and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.)
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| Summary |
"Dr. B. Mure's Materia Medica" is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The work focuses on the provings of various principal animal and vegetable poisons found within the Brazilian Empire, exploring their therapeutic applications in the treatment of diseases. The book is particularly grounded in the practices of homeopathy, emphasizing the method pioneered by Samuel Hahnemann for the positive application of remedies. The opening of this volume introduces readers to the author's perspective on the medicinal potential of Brazil's natural resources, particularly poisonous animals and plants, and their systematic exploration through clinical provings. The text begins with a dedication to the Brazilian people, highlighting the importance of homeopathy in addressing chronic diseases and suffering in the region. Following this, it discusses the specifics of experimenting with venom from creatures like the Crotalus cascavella, detailing the physiological responses observed in subjects during the provings to better understand the compounds' therapeutic potential. This sets a serious and investigative tone for the book, blending scientific inquiry with a commitment to alleviating human suffering through new medical knowledge. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
RX: Medicine: Homeopathy
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| Subject |
Homeopathy
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| Subject |
Materia medica, Vegetable
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
70350 |
| Release Date |
Mar 22, 2023 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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