9781331058366 - Observations on the Use of the Colchicum Autumnale in the Treatment of Gout: and on the Proper Means of Preventing the Recurrence of That Disorder (classic Reprint) by Charles Scudamore (3 results)
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Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a comprehensive examination of the use of colchicum in the treatment of gout, a condition that has plagued humanity for centuries. The author, a physician with extensive experience, presents a detailed historical overview of the various treatments for gout, from the an…cient Greek physiciansââ ⢠reliance on humoral theory to the 18th centuryââ â¢s embrace of cold water therapy. He scrutinizes the effectiveness of the ââ Å"Eau Medicinale,ââ  a popular remedy of the time, and its purported cure-all properties, arguing that its ultimate impact was largely palliative and, in many cases, detrimental to the patient's health. He then turns his attention to colchicum, a medicinal plant with a long history in gout treatment, and presents a compelling case for its use in a more carefully controlled and combined fashion. Through meticulous observations and experiments, the author advocates for a more nuanced approach to gout treatment, one that addresses not just the immediate symptoms but also the underlying causes of the disease, a perspective that continues to hold relevance for medical practitioners today. 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.
