An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses by William Withering
"An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses" by William Withering is a scientific publication written in the late 18th century. The work focuses on the medicinal properties of the foxglove plant, specifically its efficacy as a treatment for various diseases, including dropsy and other conditions. Withering aims to share his experiences and observations regarding this plant's use in medicine, providing valuable insights for practitioners of his time. Theopening of the book introduces Withering's motivations for writing, as he acknowledges initial reluctance but recognizes the importance of disseminating information about the foxglove. He discusses his experiences using the plant over the past decade and emphasizes the need for careful and informed application, along with a transparent sharing of both successful and unsuccessful cases. In this early segment, he also mentions his collaboration with other medical practitioners, cautioning readers—especially those outside the medical field—against drawing broad conclusions from the examples provided, indicating that the complexities of treatment necessitate a nuanced understanding of the foxglove's effects. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Withering, William, 1741-1799 |
|---|---|
| Title | An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses With Practical Remarks on Dropsy and Other Diseases |
| Note | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Starner, Irma Spehar and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | Purple foxglove |
| Subject | Medicine -- Case studies -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Digitalis (Drug) -- Case studies -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Edema -- Case studies -- Early works to 1800 |
| Subject | Materia medica |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 24886 |
| Release Date | Mar 21, 2008 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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