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Title: An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether.
Credits: Transcribed by David Ross from an undated edition, c. 1761
Summary: "An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether" by Matthew Turner is a scientific publication likely written in the mid-18th century. The book explores the properties, production, and medicinal applications of a chemical preparation known as Aether. As a unique medicinal fluid, Aether is presented as having significant potential in the field of medicine, particularly in treating various nervous and pathological conditions. In this work, Turner discusses the composition of Aether, highlighting its distinctive qualities such as being colorless, volatile, and an effective solvent. He details its historical acknowledgment by renowned scientists like Sir Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle. Moreover, the book provides practical applications and dosage recommendations for treating ailments ranging from headaches and epilepsy to gout and asthma. Turner aims to promote awareness of Aether's medicinal virtues, noting its safety and effectiveness, often asserting that it can yield remarkable results when used appropriately. Through his account, he seeks to solidify Aether's place within the contemporary Materia Medica and address the underutilization of this intriguing chemical preparation in medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Turner, Matthew, -1788?
EBook No.: 12522
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Ether
Subject: Materia medica -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Medicine: Pharmacy and materia medica
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether.
Credits: Transcribed by David Ross from an undated edition, c. 1761
Summary: "An Account of the Extraordinary Medicinal Fluid, called Aether" by Matthew Turner is a scientific publication likely written in the mid-18th century. The book explores the properties, production, and medicinal applications of a chemical preparation known as Aether. As a unique medicinal fluid, Aether is presented as having significant potential in the field of medicine, particularly in treating various nervous and pathological conditions. In this work, Turner discusses the composition of Aether, highlighting its distinctive qualities such as being colorless, volatile, and an effective solvent. He details its historical acknowledgment by renowned scientists like Sir Isaac Newton and Robert Boyle. Moreover, the book provides practical applications and dosage recommendations for treating ailments ranging from headaches and epilepsy to gout and asthma. Turner aims to promote awareness of Aether's medicinal virtues, noting its safety and effectiveness, often asserting that it can yield remarkable results when used appropriately. Through his account, he seeks to solidify Aether's place within the contemporary Materia Medica and address the underutilization of this intriguing chemical preparation in medical practice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.7 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Turner, Matthew, -1788?
EBook No.: 12522
Published: Jun 1, 2004
Downloads: 171
Language: English
Subject: Ether
Subject: Materia medica -- Early works to 1800
LoCC: Medicine: Pharmacy and materia medica
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.