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Pharmacologia

Exploring 19th Century Pharmacology: Insights into Medical Practice and Drug PropertiesBy John Ayrton Paris

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In his seminal work, "Pharmacologia," John Ayrton Paris presents a meticulous examination of the pharmacological practices and medicinal substances of his time, blending empirical knowledge with the emerging scientific methodologies of the early 19th century. The text is characterized by its clear, accessible style that juxtaposes extensive historical references with contemporary observations, offering readers an engaging exploration of the role of drugs in medicine. Paris's comprehensive approach situates his work within the broader context of medical advancements, systematically categorizing substances and their effects while making bold assertions on the ethical implications of their use in medical practice. John Ayrton Paris, an influential physician and medical reformer, drew from his extensive background in both practical medicine and chemistry to compose "Pharmacologia." His experiences as a student and teacher in an era marked by rapid scientific progress inspired him to document the evolving understanding of pharmacology, emphasizing the importance of reliable medical substances during a time when quackery was rampant. His commitment to improving medical knowledge and standards is evident throughout the text, reflecting his aspirations to elevate pharmacological discourse. For readers invested in the history of medicine or pharmacology, "Pharmacologia" is indispensable, as it not only provides historical insight but also encourages modern medical professionals to reflect on the ethical considerations of their field. Paris'Äôs work serves as a bridge between past practices and contemporary medicine, making it essential reading for scholars and practitioners alike.

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GenreHealth and Wellness

Length32 hrs 42 mins

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Publish dateNov 5, 2021

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1PREFACE.

58IV. TO OBTAIN A NEW AND ACTIVE REMEDY NOT AFFORDED BY ANY SINGLE SUBSTANCE.

2HISTORICAL INTRODUCTION.

59V. TO AFFORD AN ELIGIBLE FORM.

3SUPERSTITION.

60RULE.

4CREDULITY.

61SOLID FORMS.

5SCEPTICISM.

62PULVERES. Powders.

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6FALSE THEORIES, AND ABSURD CONCEITS.

63PILULÆ. Pills.

7DEVOTION TO AUTHORITY, AND ESTABLISHED ROUTINE.

64TROCHISCI. Troches, or Lozenges.

8THE ASSIGNING TO ART THAT WHICH WAS THE EFFECT OF UNASSISTED NATURE, OR THE CONSEQUENCE OF INCIDENTAL CHANGES OF HABIT, DIET, &amp;c.

65SUPPOSITORIA. Suppositories.

9AMBIGUITY OF NOMENCLATURE.

66ELECTUARIA. Electuaries.

10THE PROGRESS OF BOTANICAL SCIENCE.

67LIQUID FORMS.

11THE APPLICATION AND MISAPPLICATION OF CHEMICAL SCIENCE.

68MISTURÆ. Mixtures.

12THE INFLUENCE OF SOIL, CULTURE, CLIMATE, AND SEASON.

69ENEMATA. Clysters.[304]

13THE IGNORANT PREPARATION AND FRAUDULENT ADULTERATION OF MEDICINES.

70INJECTIONES.

14THE UNSEASONABLE COLLECTION OF VEGETABLE REMEDIES.

71INHALATIONES. Inhalations.

15THE OBSCURITY WHICH HAS ATTENDED THE OPERATION OF COMPOUND MEDICINES.

72REMEDIES OF EXTERNAL APPLICATION.

16PHARMACOLOGIA. ON THE OPERATIONS OF MEDICINAL BODIES, AND ON THE CLASSIFICATIONS FOUNDED ON THEM.

73LOTIONES:

17CULLEN’S ARRANGEMENT OF THE MATERIA MEDICA.

74CATAPLASMATA.[310] Poultices, or Pultices.

18CLASSIFICATION OF THE MATERIA MEDICA BY Dr. YOUNG.

75EMPLASTRA. L.E.D. Plasters.

19CLASSIFICATION OF REMEDIES BY Dr. MURRAY.

76A COLLECTION OF FORMULÆ INTENDED TO ILLUSTRATE THE FOREGOING PRECEPTS, and to furnish the inexperienced Prescriber WITH A SERIES OF USEFUL AND INSTRUCTIVE LESSONS.: Explanation of the Key Letters.

201. GENERAL STIMULANTS.

77A SYNOPSIS OF THE Principles of Combination, AS INVESTIGATED IN THE PRECEDING PAGES, ARRANGED IN A TABULAR FORM SO AS TO AFFORD THE STUDENT AN EASY REFERENCE TO THE KEY LETTERS.

21NARCOTICS.

78OBJECT I. TO PROMOTE THE ACTION OF THE BASIS.

22ANTISPASMODICS.

79OBJECT II. TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE BASIS, BY OBVIATING ANY UNPLEASANT EFFECTS IT MIGHT BE LIKELY TO OCCASION, AND WHICH WOULD PERVERT ITS INTENDED ACTION, AND DEFEAT THE OBJECT OF ITS EXHIBITION.

23TONICS.

80OBJECT III. TO OBTAIN THE JOINT OPERATION OF TWO, OR MORE MEDICINES.

24AROMATICS.

81OBJECT IV. TO OBTAIN A NEW AND ACTIVE REMEDY, NOT AFFORDED BY ANY SINGLE SUBSTANCE.

25ASTRINGENTS.

82OBJECT V. TO AFFORD AN ELIGIBLE FORM.

26LOCAL STIMULANTS.

83NARCOTICS.

27EMETICS.

84ANTISPASMODICS.

28CATHARTICS:

85TONICS.

29EMMENAGOGUES:

86AROMATIC STIMULANTS.

30DIURETICS:

87ASTRINGENTS.

31DIURETICS,

88EMETICS.

321. By diminishing arterial action, and increasing that of Absorption.

89CATHARTICS.

33DIAPHORETICS.

90EMMENAGOGUES.

34DIAPHORETICS

91DIURETICS.

35EXPECTORANTS.

92DIAPHORETICS.

36A CLASSIFICATION OF EXPECTORANTS,

93EXPECTORANTS.

37SIALOGOGUES;

94SIALOGOGUES.

38ERRHINES, or STERNUTATORIES:

95REFRIGERANTS.

39EPISPASTICS. Vesicatories. Blisters.

96ANTACIDS AND ABSORBENTS.

40ISSUES (Fonticuli) and Setons (Setacea[176]).

97ANTILITHICS AND LITHONTHRYPTICS.

41III. OF CHEMICAL REMEDIES.

98A. In the Lithic Acid Diathesis.

42REFRIGERANTS.

99B. In the Phosphatic Diathesis.

43ANTACIDS:

100ANTHELMINTICS.

44ANTILITHICS and LITHONTHRYPTICS.

101DEMULCENTS.

45ANTIDOTES.

102SUPPLEMENTARY FORMULÆ FOR CERTAIN REMEDIES NOT INCLUDED IN THE PHARMACOPŒIA.

46ESCHAROTICS:[232]

103OF THE MEDICINAL DYNAMETER.

47IV. OF MECHANICAL REMEDIES.

104PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 1)

48ANTHELMINTICS:

105PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 2)

49DEMULCENTS:

106PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 3)

50DILUENTS:

107PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 4)

51EMOLLIENTS:

108PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 5)

52ON THE THEORY AND ART OF PRESCRIBING.

109PHARMACOLOGIA. (pt. 6)

53OF MEDICINAL COMBINATION.

110INDEX.

54AN ANALYSIS OF THE OBJECTS TO BE OBTAINED BY MIXING AND COMBINING MEDICINAL SUBSTANCES.

111INDEX TO THE PATENT MEDICINES, AND NOSTRUMS, DESCRIBED IN THIS WORK. (pt. 1)

55I. TO PROMOTE THE ACTION OF THE BASIS, OR PRINCIPAL MEDICINE.

112INDEX TO THE PATENT MEDICINES, AND NOSTRUMS, DESCRIBED IN THIS WORK. (pt. 2)

56II. TO CORRECT THE OPERATION OF THE BASIS, BY OBVIATING ANY UNPLEASANT EFFECTS IT MIGHT BE LIKELY TO OCCASION, AND WHICH WOULD PERVERT ITS INTENDED ACTION, AND DEFEAT THE OBJECTS OF ITS EXHIBITION.

113INDEX TO THE PATENT MEDICINES, AND NOSTRUMS, DESCRIBED IN THIS WORK. (pt. 3)

57III. TO OBTAIN THE JOINT OPERATION OF TWO OR MORE MEDICINES.