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Counterirritation

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Therapeutics, Cutaneous and external

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  • A Japanese physician applying moxa (a substance produced from leaves of various wormwoods) as a cautery: igniting it on the skin of a patient's back. Wood engraving.

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    A Japanese physician applying moxa (a substance produced from leaves of various wormwoods) as a cautery: igniting it on the skin of a patient's back. Wood engraving.

    Brunier, Gauchard. | Reference: 21483i
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    Treatise on direct medical administration and renovation through acupuncturation / by A.R. Brown ; letters patent secured January 1, 1867.

    Brown, A. R., active 19th century. | Date: 1867
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    Treatise on acupuncturation, inoculation, diversion, and direct medical administration / by A.R. Brown ; vol. II.

    Brown, A. R., active 19th century. | Date: 1869
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    The treatment of surgical inflammations : by a new method, which greatly shortens their duration / by Furneaux Jordan.

    Jordan, Furneaux. | Date: 1870
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    Mémoire et observations concernant les bons effets du cautère actuel, appliqué sur la tête, ou sur la nuque, dans plusieurs maladies des yeux, des enveloppes du crâne, du cerveau et du système nerveux / [Louis Valentin].

    Valentin, Louis, 1758-1829. | Date: 1815
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Irritants (Drugs)
Irritants

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