Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil by John Savory
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"Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil" by John Savory is a scientific publication written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the nature, properties, and preparation of cod-liver oil, emphasizing its medical applications and effectiveness in treating various ailments, particularly chronic rheumatism and related conditions. This work is notably relevant to the evolution of medical treatments, reflecting practices and beliefs of the medical community at the time. In this
publication, John Savory records his observations on the therapeutic uses of cod-liver oil, detailing its historical background and efficacy based on previous medical reports and studies. He recounts the oil's initial application, describing how it was used in the Manchester Infirmary for chronic rheumatic conditions and other ailments, noting both its benefits and the challenges posed by its unpleasant taste and odor. Savory highlights the controversy surrounding its application in various diseases, advocating for the careful selection and preparation of the oil to enhance its medicinal qualities while providing a thorough examination of its effects on health. He also contrasts the practices of his time with findings from modern European practitioners, emphasizing the importance of using pure and properly prepared cod-liver oil for successful therapeutic outcomes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Savory, John, 1800-1871 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 94840859 |
| Title |
Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil Its nature, properties, mode of preparation, &c. |
| Original Publication | United Kingdom: John Churchill,1849. |
| Credits | Donald Cummings and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 40.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | RM: Medicine: Therapeutics, Pharmacology |
| Subject | Cod-liver oil |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 66185 |
| Release Date | Aug 31, 2021 |
| Last Update | Oct 18, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 272 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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