This book intends to be a compilation of some of the more noteworthy medical works of yesteryear- taken from materials spanning seven centuries, ranging from herbalism to alchemy, from the receipts of 19th century apothecaries to the dietary lore of the medieval era.It contains several texts verbatim, many more in part, and attempts to categorize the basic subgenres of folk medicine in such a way that the material here could actually be used even today. An expansive preface explaining the work, a list of some common antiquated medical terms, and a list of further works for the serious student of folk medicine, are all included herein.
This book intends to be a compilation of some of the more noteworthy medical works of yesteryear- taken from materials spanning seven centuries, ranging from herbalism to alchemy, from the receipts of 19th century apothecaries to the dietary lore of the medieval era.It contains several texts verbatim, many more in part, and attempts to categorize the basic subgenres of folk medicine in such a way that the material here could actually be used even today. An expansive preface explaining the work, a list of some common antiquated medical terms, and a list of further works for the serious student of folk medicine, are all included herein.
