Excerpt from The Seven Books of Paulus AEgineta, Vol. 2 of 3: Translated From the Greek; With a Commentary Embracing a Complete View of the Knowledge Possessed by the Greeks, Romans, and Arabians on All Subjects Connected With Medicine and Surgery Well, in my opinion, did Aretaeus the Cappadocian say, that the power of remedies ought to be greater than those of diseases; and that for this reason elephantiasis is incurable, because it is impossible to find a medicine more powerful than it. For if cancer, which is, as it were, an elephantiasis in a particular part, is ranked among the incurable diseases by Hippocrates himself, how much more is not elephantiasis incurable, which is, as it were, a cancer of the whole body? But the black bile from which this affection is formed, having a double origin, (for it arises either from the melancholic and seculent part, and, as it were, dregs of the blood, or from yellow bile, both being overheated); the first variety of the black bile produces the reddish elephantiasis, which is the more mild, or to speak more truly, less malignant variety; the others which are more malignant, being accompanied with ulceration of the whole body and falling off of the extremities, are produced by the latter variety, or that from yellow bile overheated. Wherefore, those who are already overpowered by the disease, must be abandoned; but when the affection is in its commencement, so as that none of the extremities has fallen off, nor the surface of the body become ulcerated, nor the hard swellings appeared, and the face merely appears foul, but not altogether unseemly, we must attempt the cure. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works."

"The Seven Books of Paulus Ægineta, Volume 2," authored by Aegineta Paulus, continues the profound exploration of medical knowledge and practices that the ancient Greek physician initiated in his seminal work. Building upon the foundation laid in Volume 1, this second volume further solidifies Aegineta's reputation as a prominent figure in the history of medicine. This collection of stories by Aegineta Paulus attempts to compile many of her classic thoughts consolidated in a single draft and offer them at an affordable price so that everyone can read them. some stories are interesting and amazing, while other softly creep up on you and pull you in. In Volume 2, Aegineta Paulus delves deeper into a wide range of medical subjects, expanding on topics previously discussed while introducing new insights and advancements. The text delves into areas such as diseases, symptoms, and their treatments, covering both common ailments and more obscure conditions. Paulus Ægineta's meticulous approach to detailing symptoms and treatments showcases his dedication to evidence-based medicine. This volume also demonstrates the author's practical approach to medicine, providing guidance on surgical techniques, including the use of various instruments and procedures.

Hardcover reprint of the original 1847 edition - beautifully bound in brown cloth covers featuring titles stamped in gold, 8vo - 6x9". No adjustments have been made to the original text, giving readers the full antiquarian experience. For quality purposes, all text and images are printed as black and white. This item is printed on demand. Book Information: Paulus, Aegineta, . The Seven Books Of Paulus Aegineta: Translated From The Greek: With A Commentary Embracing A Complete View Of The Knowledge Possessed By The Greeks, Romans, And Arabians On All Subjects Connected With Medicine And Surgery, Volume 2. Indiana: Repressed Publishing LLC, 2012. Original Publishing: Paulus, Aegineta, . The Seven Books Of Paulus Aegineta: Translated From The Greek: With A Commentary Embracing A Complete View Of The Knowledge Possessed By The Greeks, Romans, And Arabians On All Subjects Connected With Medicine And Surgery, Volume 2. London: Printed For The Sydenham Society, 1847. Subject: Medicine, Collected works

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