An Account of the Foxglove and some of its Medical Uses by William Withering

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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.
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Summary "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. The opening 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.)
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
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EBook-No. 24886
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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