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D.D. dissertatio botanica de erica. Quam cons. Exper: facult. Med. Upsal. Praeside Carol. P. Thunberg, Med. Doct. Prof. Med. et Botan. Reg. et Ord., Acad. Caesar. N. C. Reg. Scient. Holmiens., Societ. Scient. Ups. Patr. Holmens. Berol. N. Scrut. Lund. Harlem. Amstel. et Nidrosiens. Membro; nec non Acad. Monsp. et Batavin. Corresp. publico examini subjicit, Jacobus Bernhardus Struve, Vestro-Gotiius in Audit. Gust. Maj. D. Junii anno MDLXXXV. Horis A. M. Solitis. Editio altera curante Ricardo Antonio Salisbury, Reg. Soc. Soc. &c.
Struve, Jacobus Bernardus.Date: 1800
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Medical botany, containing systematic and general descriptions, with plates, of all the medicinal plants, indigenous and exotic, comprehended in the catalogues of the Materia Medica, as published by the Royal Colleges of Physicians of London and Edinburgh: accompanied with a circumstantial detail of their medicinal effects, and of the diseases in which they have been most successfully employed. By William Woodville, M. D. of the Royal College of Physicians, London. In three volumes. ...
Woodville, William, 1752-1805.Date: M.DCC.XC. [1790]-93
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The English physician enlarged; with three hundred and sixty nine medicines, made of English herbs, that were not in any impression until this. Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; Containing a Compleat Method of Physick; whereby a Man may preserve his Body in Health, or Cure himself, being sick, for Three Pence Charge with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English Bodies. Herein is also shewed these Seven Things, Viz. 1. The way of making Plaisters, Oyntments, Oyls, ..., Syrups, Decoctions, Juleps or Waters of all sorts of Physical Herbs, that you may have them ready for your use at all times of the year. 2. What Planet governeth every Herb or Tree (used in Physick) that groweth in England. 3. The Time of gathering all Herbs, both Vulgarly and Astrologically 4. The way of Drying and Keeping the Herbs all the Year. 5. The way of Keeping their Juices ready for use at all times. 6. The way of Making and Keeping all Kind of useful Compounds made of Herbs. 7. The way of mixing Medicines according to the Cause and Mixture of the Disease, and part of the Body Afflicted By Nich. Culpepper, Gent. Student in Physick and Astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654.Date: 1708
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The English physitian, or An astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation : being a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself being sick for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England ... / by Nich. Culpeper.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1652
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The useful family herbal. Or, an account of all those English plants, which are remarkable for their virtues: And of the Drugs, which are produced by Vegetables of other Countries. With their Descriptions, and their Uses, as proved by Experience. Illustrated with figures of the most useful English plants. With an introduction; containing, I. Directions for the gathering and preserving Roots, Herbs, Flowers, and Seeds. II. The various Methods of prepareing these Simples for present Use. III. Receipts for making from them distilled Waters, Conserves, Syrups, and other Forms proper to be in Readiness, and for keeping all the Year. IV. The Ways of making up Electuaries, Juleps, Draughts, and the other common Forms of Remedies; together with Cautions in the giving them. And an appendix; Containing, a Proposal for the farther seeking into the Virtues of English Herbs, and the Manner of doing it with Ease and Safety. The Whole intended for the Use of Families, And for the Instruction of those who are desirous of relieving the distressed Sick.
Hill, John, 1714?-1775.Date: M.DCC.LIV. [1754]
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On simples, attributed to Dioscorides : introduction, translation, concordances / by John G. Fitch.
Fitch, John G.Date: [2022]
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred, sixty, and nine medicines, made of English herbs that were not in any impression until this: ... Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation: containing a compleat method of physick, wherby a man may preserve his bo- [sic] in health; or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things: viz 1 The way of making plaisters, oyntmeuts [sic], oyls, pultisses, syrups, decoctions, juleps, or waters, of al sorts of physical herbs ... 7 The way of mixing medicines according to cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich Culpeper, Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1656
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The new family herbal; or, domestic physician: Enumerating, with Accurate Descriptions, All the Known Vegetables Which are any way Remarkable for Medical Efficacy; with An Account of Their Virtues in the Several Diseases Incident to the Human Frame. Illustrated with Figures of the Most Remarkable Plants, Accurately Delineated and Engraved. By William Meyrick, surgeon.
Meyrick, William, approximately 1770-Date: MDCCLXXXIX. [1789]
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Macers herbal· : Practysyd by Doctor Lynacro· Translated out of laten, in to Englysshe, which shewynge theyr operacyons [and] vertues, set in the margent of this boke, to the entent you myght knowe theyr vertues.
Date: [1552?]]
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Observations and experiments on the broad-leaved willow bark, illustrated with cases. By W. White, member of the corporation of surgeons, and apothecary to the Bath City infirmary and dispensary.
White, William, M.R.C.S.Date: 1798
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The compleat family physician; or, universal medical repository. Containing the Causes, Symptoms, Preventions, And Cures, Of all the various Maladies to which Human Nature is subject, from the Birth to the Grave. Including The Diseases peculiar to Seamen, as well as those of particular Climates; such as the East and West Indies, Coast of Guinea, Greenland, Newfoundland, &c. with the proper Methods of treating Lunaticks, and Persons who are subject to Fits of any Kind. - And the best and most approved Preservatives against Epidemick and Contagious Diseases; such as the Plague, Putrid Fevers, Gaol Distemper, and other Infections. Together with An Account of all the celebrated Spas-Not only of this Country, but such others also, as are of great Repute in other Parts of the World, and the Waters of which are usually imported into these Kingdoms; with some Observations on the Virtues and Efficacy of Sea Water and Bathing. Likewise, Strictures on Quackery in general; and a candid Examination of the respective Merits of James's Powder, Norton's Drops, Ormskirk Powder, Ward's Drops, And Other Popular Medicines. With a full Account of the various Kinds of Poisons, both Animal, Vegetable, and Mineral; and the best Methods of counteracting their respective Effects. - Also, the Means to be made use of for restoring Drowned or Strangled Persons, as published by the Humane Society; and the Plan of Dr. Hawes, Secretary to that benevolent Institution, for preventing Persons being buried Alive. To which is added, The family surgery. Containing Directions for treating Green and Old Wounds; proper Stypticks for immediately stopping the Blood in all Cases; and infallible Applications for the Cure of the Bite of Mad Animals, as well as the Bite or Sting of venomous Animals and Insects. With some approved Receipts for the Cure of Ringworms, Warts, Corns, Bruises, Carbuncles, &c. and Directions for managing the Eyes, Ears, Teeth, Nails, &c. so as to prevent Blindness, Deasness, and Lameness in the Feet. Also, The proper Methods of making and using Salves, Ointments, Pills, Cataplasms, Poultices, Fomentations, Embrocations, &c. &c. Together with The compleat British herbal. And A List of all such Drugs, Chymicals, &c. as are directed to be used in the different Preparations, with their Prices at Apothecaries Hall, London. The Whole Forming A Compleat Body Of AtDomestick Medicine, Calculated As well to assist Gentlemen of the Faculty, as for the Use of private Families; and in which the utmost Care is taken to recommend such Remedies as are most plain and simple, and of Course the least expensive, and readiest to be procured. By Hugh Smythson, M.D. Late Student at the University of Leyden. When, on the Bed of loath'd Disease, With streaming Eyes, Affection sees A Child, a Husband, Wife, or Friend, And fears the much-lov'd Victim's End; How sighs the sympathetick Heart, For Knowledge in the Healing Art! How fears, lest Want of Skill prevent The kind Assistance fondly meant! No more, by anxious Dread possess'd, Shall Terror fill the friendly Breast; Whilst in our Labours are combin'd The healing Arts of all Mankind.
Smythson, Hugh.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred, sixty and nine medicines made of English herbs, that were not in any impression untill this. Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things, viz. 1. The way of making plaisters, oyntments, oyls, pultisses, syrups, decoctions, juleps or waters, of all sorts of physical herbs, ... 7. The way of mixing medicines according to the cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1684
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[A lytel herball of the properties of herbes newly amended and corrected, with certayne addiciions at the ende of the boke [as] appoynted in the almanacke, made in M.D.L. the xii. day of February by A. Askham.].
Date: [In the yeare of our Lorde M.D.L. the twelfe day of Marche] [1550]
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Macers herbal : Practysyd by Doctor Lynacro· / Translated out of laten, in to Englysshe, which shewynge theyr operacyons [and] vertues, set in the margent of this boke, to the entent you myght knowe theyr vertues.
Date: [1552?]
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Clavis medicinae duplex = The two keys of medicine / Carl Linnaeus ; from a Swedish translation, with introduction and commentary by Birger Bergh [and others] ; translated by Peter Hogg ; edited by Lars Hansen.
Linné, Carl von, 1707-1778.Date: 2012
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The English physitian enlarged : With three hundred sixty and nine medicines, made of English herbs that were not in any impression until this: the epistle will inform you how to know this impression from any other. Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation: containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health; or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge with such things only as grow in England, they being most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed th[e]se seven things, viz. 1. The way of making plaisters, oyntments, oyls, pultisses, syrups, decoctions, juleps, or waters, of all sorts of physical herbs,... 7. The way of mixing medicines according to cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, Gent. student in physick and astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1662
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Anatomia sambuci: or, The anatomie of the elder : Cutting out of it, plain, approved, and specifick remedies for most and chiefest maladies; confirmed and cleared by reason, experience, and history. / Gathered in Latine, by Dr Martin Blochwich, physitian-ordinary of Oshatin. Now translated for the advancement of our language and medicines.
Blochwitz, MartinDate: 1655
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The hope of health : wherin is conteined a goodlie regimente of life: as medicine, good diet and the goodlie vertues of sonderie herbes, doen by Philip Moore.
Moore, Philip, active 1564-1573Date: Maii. Anno salutis. M.D.lxiiii. [1564]
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Dr. Trigg's secrets, arcana's & panacea's : approved by his long admired experience and practice, whereby he wrought such wonderfull cures. With his most experienced secrets particularly appropriated to womens distempers. Now after his death to fulfill his request published as a legacy to his patients. By Eugenius Philanthropos.
Trigg, William, practicioner of physickDate: 1665
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Botanologia, the British physician, or, The nature and vertues of English plants : exactly describing such plants as grow naturally in our land with their several names, Greek, Latine or English, places where they grow ... each plant appropriated to the several diseases they cure and directions for their medicinal uses ... by means whereof people may gather their own physick ... with two exact tables, the one of the English and Latine names of the plants, the other of the diseases and names of each plant appropriated to their diseases with their cures / by Robert Turner, botanolog. stud.
Turner, Robert, active 1654-1665Date: 1687
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Adam in Eden, or, Natures paradise : the history of plants, fruits, herbs and flowers with their several names ... the places where they grow, their descriptions and kinds, their times of flourishing and decreasing as also their several signatures, anatomical appropriations and particular physical vertues together with necessary observations on the seasons of planting and gathering of our English simples with directions how to preserve them in their compositions or otherwise : ... there is annexed a Latin and English table of the several names of simples, with another more particular table of the diseases and their cures ... / by William Coles.
Coles, William, 1626-1662Date: 1657
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred sixty and nine medicines, made of English herbs, that were not in any impression until this. Being an astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health, or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they being most fir for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things, viz 1. The way of making plaisters, oyntments, oyls, ... 2. What planet governeth every herb or tree ... 3. The time of gathering all herbs, ... 4. The way of drying and keeping the herbs all year. 5. The way of keeping their juyces ready for use at all times. 6. The way of making and keeping all kind of useful compounds made of herbs. 7. The way of mixing medicines according to the cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, Gent. Student in Physick and Astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1698
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The English physitian enlarged : with three hundred, sixty, and nine medicines, made of English herbs that were not in any impression until this. Being as astrologo-physical discourse of the vulgar herbs of this nation; containing a compleat method of physick, whereby a man may preserve his body in health; or cure himself, being sick, for three pence charge, with such things only as grow in England, they geing most fit for English bodies. Herein is also shewed these seven things: viz. 1 The way of making plaisters, ointments, oils, ... 2 What planet governeth every herb or tree ... 3 The time of gathering all herbs, ... 4 The way of drying and keeping the herbs all the year. 5 The way of keeping their juyces ready for use at all times. 6 The way of making and keeping all kind of usefull compounds made of herbs. 7 The way of mixing medicines according to cause and mixture of the disease, and part of the body afflicted. By Nich. Culpeper, Gent. Student in Physick and Astrology.
Culpeper, Nicholas, 1616-1654Date: 1666
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A boke of the propreties of herbes called an herball : wherunto is added the time [the] herbes, floures and sedes shold be gathered to be kept the whole yere, wyth the vertue of [the] herbes when they are stilled. Also a generall rule of all maner of herbes drawen out of an auncyent booke of phisyck by W.C.
Date: [1552?]]
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Blagrave's supplement; or, enlargement, to Mr. Nich. Culpeper's English physician : Containing a description of the form, names, place, time, celestial government, and virtues, all such medicinal plants as grow in England, and are omitted in his book, called The English-physician. And supplying the additional virtues of such plants wherein he is defective. Also with the virtues of all drugs as are found in any part of the world, and brought to be sold in our druggists and apothecaries shops, with their dangers and corrections. By Joseph Blagrave of Reading, student in physick and astrology.
Blagrave, Joseph, 1610-1682Date: 1677