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Title:
Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer
With Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment
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Produced by Bryan Ness, David T. Jones and the Online
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Summary: "Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer; with Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment" by J. Kent is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work primarily discusses the ailments of scrofula, also known as King's Evil, along with scurvy and cancer, shedding light on their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments based on the author's extensive clinical experience. The book elaborates on the nature of scrofula, describing its insidious onset and wide-ranging effects on the body, often starting in the lymphatic glands and potentially leading to serious internal complications. Kent emphasizes the hereditary predisposition to these conditions, alongside lifestyle factors such as diet and hygienic practices. He presents a series of documented cases that illustrate the efficacy of his botanical treatment methods over traditional surgical interventions, which he critiques as often ineffective or harmful. Kent argues for the importance of early detection and comprehensive care in managing these diseases, aiming to educate the public about their nature and treatment options. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kent, John
EBook No.: 23468
Published: Nov 13, 2007
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Scrofula
Subject: Scurvy
Subject: Cancer
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title:
Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer
With Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment
Credits:
Produced by Bryan Ness, David T. Jones and the Online
Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This
book was produced from scanned images of public domain
material from the Google Print project.)
Summary: "Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer; with Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment" by J. Kent is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work primarily discusses the ailments of scrofula, also known as King's Evil, along with scurvy and cancer, shedding light on their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments based on the author's extensive clinical experience. The book elaborates on the nature of scrofula, describing its insidious onset and wide-ranging effects on the body, often starting in the lymphatic glands and potentially leading to serious internal complications. Kent emphasizes the hereditary predisposition to these conditions, alongside lifestyle factors such as diet and hygienic practices. He presents a series of documented cases that illustrate the efficacy of his botanical treatment methods over traditional surgical interventions, which he critiques as often ineffective or harmful. Kent argues for the importance of early detection and comprehensive care in managing these diseases, aiming to educate the public about their nature and treatment options. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 52.5 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Author: Kent, John
EBook No.: 23468
Published: Nov 13, 2007
Downloads: 139
Language: English
Subject: Scrofula
Subject: Scurvy
Subject: Cancer
LoCC: Medicine: Internal medicine
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.