The use of clairvoyance in medicine / by John Mill.

  • Mill, John, 1645-1707.
Date:
1857
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Credit: The use of clairvoyance in medicine / by John Mill. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by The Royal College of Surgeons of England. The original may be consulted at The Royal College of Surgeons of England.

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    The immediate cause is, no doubt, in the state of the liver and womb, but the whole seems to have originated from the spine. Can you tell me what is the matter with the spine ? It appears to me to have originated from a blow, perhaps a fall; her back also has been injured by setons, blisters, moxas, and even burnings with hot irons. You are correct, I believe, in all that; but is the spinal column really injured ? No. It is pale and delicate, but not diseased. Well, leave the spine, and look at the liver; what state is that in ? It is enlarged, gorged, and very foul. There are also some ulcers in it. There is also a large bloodvessel which carries the blood from the intestines into the liver; I do not know its name. Do you mean the vena portcB? Yes, that is as large again as it should be. The clairvoyante then described all the more prominent symptoms of my patient, and answered a great number of questions respecting the uterus, which was, as I knew, ulcerated, and gave indeed a diagnosis that would have done credit to an experienced physician. I then inquired :— What medicine is she taking ? After a pause and spitting, I do not know what you call it, but it is very bitter. Is it gentian ? No. Quassia ? No. Camomile ? No. Nux vomica ? Yes. Is that the best medicine that she can take ? Yes, for thenresent; but she must have a change shortly.