Complete Record - Heirs of Hippocrates No. 1247

SAMUEL THOMSON (1769-1843) New guide to health; or, Botanic family physician. J. Pike 1833 9th ed. 229 pp. 14 cm.

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The Thomsonian System, as it was termed, flourished in New England and Canada for over twenty years and was partially embraced by a few prominent physicians, including Benjamin Waterhouse. This guide is the Thomsonian textbook giving detailed descriptions for the selection, preparation, and administration of the vegetables used in treating various maladies.

Cited references: Osler 4104 (1832 ed.)