Homoepathia revealed : a brief exposition of the whole system adapted to general comprehension : with a notice of psora and Dr. Duringe's objections / by Alexis Eustaphieve.

  • Eustaphieve, Alexis, 1783-1857.
Date:
1837
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    by a fortuitous detection of the true principle upon which the Peruvian bark produces an ague, similar to the one against which it is the acknowledged specific, led him to a series of experiments and discoveries, which finally termi- nated in the creation of a system of his own, entirely new, and so much to his mind, as to have removed all his former scruples and objections. Such is the origin of Homcepathia ! This new system, or rather the system-destroying system, besides the weight of character imparted to it by its no longer slighted author, has been since espoused by so many eminent physicians, well known for their talents, works, and extensive practice; and its progress, in conse- quence, has been so extraordinary, that it is scarcely wise or possible to treat it now with the passing notice of a sneer, or refuse its pressing claims to the consideration of the public most interested in its promises of health. It is time that this science, for such it undoubtedly is, should be fairly, and in the clearest manner, exhibited to the eyes of all, in order that full justice, incompatible with ignorance, may be done to its merits and demerits; and that its final condemnation, should such be its fate, may cause no linger- ing regret hereafter for a gift thrown away on the miscon- ception of its value ; one too, which Hahnemann proclaims emphatically as the precious gift of Divinity.* It is under this solemn impression, that the public are now presented with Homoepathia Revealed; a humble attempt to embody the whole system in a form more concise, and popularly intelligible, than is known yet to have been done : the works relating to it being but few in English, and in other languages too diffuse, and encumbered with techni- calities unfavourable to ordinary comprehension. An exception may be justly claimed in favour of the labours of * Homffipathic treatment of chronic diseases, page 3. French translation, by J. L. Jourdan, Member of the Royal Academy.