First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. 1 of 4 (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Explore an early, practical guide to medicine from First Lines of the Practice of Physic, Vol. 1. It outlines how physicians approached disease, from ruling principles to hands-on treatment.

The text frames medicine as a craft influenced by historical ideas and evolving methods. It discusses the shift from Galenic traditions toward newer approaches, with notes on how doctors translated theory into bedside care for fevers, inflammations, and organ diseases.

• A practical overview of diagnosing and treating fevers and inflammatory conditions.


• Discussion of external and internal remedies, including blistering, fomentations, and tonics.


• Historical context on the spread of medical ideas and the move away from older, fixed systems.


• Observations on diseases of the liver, kidneys, and other abdominal viscera, with general management strategies.

Ideal for readers interested in medical history and the development of clinical practice.

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