Experiments and observations on the cortex salicis latifoliae, or broad-leafed willow bark; illustrated by a coloured plate. Interspersed with general observations and remarks on the different species of the cinchona, &c. General history and progressive introduction of the salix latifolia; with a variety of experiments, tending to elucidate its properties. Illustrated by cases demonstrating its superior efficacy above the cinchonae in various diseases, more particularly that branch of the healing art termed medical surgery / by G. Wilkinson.

Wilkinson, George

Date:: 1803

Credit: Experiments and observations on the cortex salicis latifoliae, or broad-leafed willow bark; illustrated by a coloured plate. Interspersed with general observations and remarks on the different species of the cinchona, &c. General history and progressive introduction of the salix latifolia; with a variety of experiments, tending to elucidate its properties. Illustrated by cases demonstrating its superior efficacy above the cinchonae in various diseases, more particularly that branch of the healing art termed medical surgery / by G. Wilkinson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

Provider: This material has been provided by Royal College of Physicians, London. The original may be consulted at Royal College of Physicians, London.

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