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Routledge Ladies' Dispensatory - Leonard Sowerby Medical Manual

Name: Routledge Ladies' Dispensatory - Leonard Sowerby Medical Manual
Brand: Routledge
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Explore a significant piece of medical history with The Ladies' Dispensatory by Leonard Sowerby. Originally published in England in 1652, this historical text emerged during a period when medical self-help books were becoming essential for the lay citizen. This manual was specifically designed to serve both the common patient and the amateur health provider, offering a variety of potential solutions for managing common ailments and diseases through home remedies. Sowerby's work focuses heavily on women's health issues, providing detailed information on gynecologic problems and breast complaints. This historical volume includes numerous preparations for inducing abortion, making it a unique resource for those studying the history of medicine and women's healthcare practices. Published by Routledge, this book provides a direct look into the self-healing methods used in the 17th century.

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Historical medical text written by Leonard Sowerby in 1652 for the lay citizen.

Designed for both common patients and amateur health providers seeking home remedies.

Focuses heavily on women's health, including gynecologic problems and breast complaints.

Provides a variety of potential solutions for managing common ailments and diseases.

Includes historical preparations for inducing abortion as part of its medical scope.

A primary resource for understanding 17th-century medical self-help practices.

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Brand: Routledge
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 0415935334
Category: Books > Subjects > Children's Books
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 13 February 2003
Listed Since: 08 February 2007

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