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The history and antiquities of Tewkesbury, from the earliest periods to the present time. Collected from ancient records and other authentic materials. To which is added, some account of the Medicinal water, near Tewkesbury.
Dyde, William.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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A philosophical inquiry into the nature and properties of common water: with annexed observations on its Medicinal Qualities, &c. By Polydore Lewis, M. D. Member of the Societies at Edinburgh; and Physician to the General Hospital, Isle of Wight.
Lewis, Polydore, -1794.Date: MDCCXC. [1790]- Books
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An account of a method of preserving water, at sea, from putrefaction, and of restoring to the water its original pleasantness and purity, by a cheap and easy process: to which is added a mode of impregnating water. In large quantities, with fixed air, For Medicinal uses, on Board ships, and in Hospitals: and likewise a process for the preparation of artificial yeast. By Thomas Henry, F. R. S. And Member of the Medical Society of London.
Henry, Thomas, 1734-1816.Date: MDCCLXXXI. [1781]- Digital Images
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Rosmarinus officinalis L. Lamiaceae Rosemary. Woody perennial. Distribution: Mediterranean. Quincy (1718) commended the flowers for epilepsy, apoplexy, palsies, uterine obstruction, jaundice, gout, and syringed into the ear with warm water for dislodging wax. It is licensed for use in Traditional Herbal Medicines in the UK (UK Medicines and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (MHRA)). Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
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Rosa gallica L. Rosaceae Distribution: S & C Europe, Western Asia. Culpeper: “Red roses cool, bind, strengthen both vital and animal virtue, restores such as are in consumptions, strengthen. Notes: Rose water and distilled oil of roses have been used in herbal medicine for over a thousand years, and are still used in aromatherapy. Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
Dr Henry Oakeley- Ephemera
Synopsis of the medicinal contents of the most noted mineral waters, analysed by Dr. Higgins, at the instance of John Ellison.
Higgins, Bry. (Bryan), 1737?-1820.Date: 1780- Books
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An account of an analysis made on the Stratford mineral water. Comprehending near thirty different experiments; with Observations thereon, and Conclusions drawn from the whole. In this Work The Mineral, or Medicinal, Contents of that excellent Water are faithfully and accurately set forth: Its wonderful Virtues and Properties are proved, as well from its Contents as its Effects; and the great Cures it has performed are accounted for upon the Principles of Mechanical Reasoning: And, lastly, it is judicially considered, and directed to such Diseases for which it is peculiarly proper and good. By Charles Perry, M.D.
Perry, Charles, 1698-1780.Date: M.DCC.XLIV. [1744]- Digital Images
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Cytisus scoparius (L.) Link Fabaceae. Common broom, Genista. Distribution: Western and central Europe. Culpeper (1650) writes: 'Genista. Broom: … clense and open the stomach, break the stone in the reins [kidneys] and bladder, help the green sickness [anaemia]. Let such as are troubled with heart qualms or faintings, forbear it, for it weakens the heart and spirit vital' and in respect of the flowers he writes: 'Broome-flowers, purge water, and are good in dropsies [now regarded as heart failure with fluid retention].' Photographed in the Medicinal Garden of the Royal College of Physicians, London.
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A treatise on the origin, nature, and virtues of chalybeat waters, and natural hot baths. With A Physico-Chemical Analysis, and Medicinal Description of the Mineral Waters at Tunbridge in Kent; Islington, and Shadwell, near London; Saint Winifred's Well in Flintshire; with others of the most famous Waters in England: And the celebrated Waters at Cleves in Germany. Likewise, Directions for the Preparation and Use of Artificial, Hot, Mineral-Water-Baths. To which is added, an Appendix, on the selter water, With Many Remarks, especially on its Mixture with Tar-Water. And also a dissertation on Baron Schwanberg's liquid shell; With the Process, for preparing the same. By Diederick Wessel Linden, M.D.
Linden, Diederick Wessel, active 1745-1768.Date: MDCCXLVIII. [1748]- Books
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The water-cure, applied to every known disease : a complete demonstration of the advantages of the hydropathic system of curing diseases : showing, also, the fallacy of the medicinal method, and its utter inability to effect a permanent cure : with an appendix, containing a water diet and rules for bathing / by J.H. Rausse ; translated by C.H. Meeker.
Rausse, J. H., 1805-1848.Date: 1855- Ephemera
Flitwick : an English medicinal spring which yields the most invigorating tonic in the world ... for anaemia (poorness of blood), rheumatism, indigestion, general debility, and neuralgia, and is the most invigorating tonic in the world ... wholesale depot: 63 Borough High Street, S.E.
Date: [1891?]- Books
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Experimental observations on the water of the mineral spring near Islington; commonly called New Tunbridge Wells: tending, as well to explain and illustrate the general nature of chalybeat waters; as to demonstrate, from an obvious Comparison of its qualities with those of the Spa and Tunbridge Waters, made by an accurate Examination, that it is absolutely of the same Species with them, but greatly preferable, on Account of that advantageous Reduction of the Quantity it admits of, from its higher Impregnation, and the consequent Increase of its Efficacy. To which is subjoined, An Account of its Medicinal Virtues and Use; and of the most adviseable Methods of Drinking it in each Kind of Case.
Date: 1751- Books
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Experimental observations on the water of the mineral spring near Islington, commonly called New Tunbridge Wells: tending as well to explain and illustrate the general nature of chalybeat waters, as to demonstrate, from its obvious Comparison of its Qualities with those of the Spa and Tunbridge Waters, made by an accurate Examination, that it is absolutely of the same Species with them, but greatly preferable, on Account of that advantageous Reduction of the Quantity it admits of, from its higher Impregnation, and the consequent Increase of its Efficacy. To which is Subjoined. An Account of its Medicinal Virtues and Use; and of the most adviseable Methods of drinking it in each Kind of Case.
Date: [1773]- Books
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A treatise on the nature, properties, and medicinal uses of the waters of Pyrmont, Spa, and Seltzers : Also of the Malvern waters, from Dr. Wall's observations. Being a proper supplement to Dr. Russel's [sic] Dissertation on the use of sea water, &c.
Date: 1762- Books
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A treatise on the nature, properties, and medicinal uses of the waters of Pyrmont, Spa, and Seltzers. Also of the Malvern waters, from Dr. Wall's observations. Being a proper supplement to Dr. Russel's dissertation on the use of sea water, &c.
Date: MDCCLXII. [1762]- Books
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Observations on the medicinal properties of the Bladud Spa water / by Conway T. Edwards.
Edwards, Conway T.Date: 1837- Books
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The Horley Green mineral water; : its new chemical analysis and medicinal uses; / by W. Alexander.
Alexander, William, 1806-1888.Date: 1840- Books
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The medicinal virtues of tar water fully explained ... To which is added the receipt for making it, and instructions to know by the colour and taste of the water when the tar is good, and of the right sort. Together with a plain explanation of the Bishop's physical terms / [George Berkeley].
Berkeley, George, 1685-1753.Date: 1744- Books
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An inquiry into the contents and medicinal virtues of Lincomb spaw water, near Bath / [William Hillary].
Hillary, William, -1763Date: 1742- Books
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An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water : illustrated by experiments and cases.
Moncrief, John (Apothecary)Date: 1794- Books
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An enquiry into the medicinal virtues of Bristol-water: and the indications of cure which it answers / By George Randolph.
Randolph, George, 1708-1764.Date: 1745- Books
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An enquiry into the medicinal virtues of Bristol-water: and the indications of cure which it answers / By George Randolph.
Randolph, George, 1708-1764.Date: 1750- Books
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An enquiry into the medicinal virtues of Bath-water, and the indications of cure, which it answers ... / by George Randolph.
Randolph, George, 1708-1764.Date: 1752- Books
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An inquiry into the contents and medicinal virtues of Lincomb Spaw water, near Bath. By William Hillary, M.D.
Hillary, William, -1763.Date: M.DCC.XLII. [1742]- Books
An inquiry into the medicinal qualities and effects of the aerated alkaline water. Illustrated by experiments and cases / By John Moncreiff.
Moncreiff, John.Date: 1794