A treatise of the causes and symptoms of the stone; and of the chief remedies now in use to cure this distemper. Containing, a history of Mrs. Stephens's medicines, and her receipt. Observations upon them. Answers to the objections made against; and cautions to those who use them. An examination of lime-water and soap, and cases concerning them. Of Dr. Jurin's lithontripticum, or soap-lye; and remarks relating therunto. Of soap. Of the liquid shell, and other nostrums. Of forcing and softening remedies. Cases of persons who have taken Mrs. Stephens's preparation, in a solid form, with the sequel of a few printed before ... / By D., brother-in-law to Mrs. Stephens.
- D'Escherny, David, approximately 1730-
- Date:
- 1755
Licence: Public Domain Mark
Credit: A treatise of the causes and symptoms of the stone; and of the chief remedies now in use to cure this distemper. Containing, a history of Mrs. Stephens's medicines, and her receipt. Observations upon them. Answers to the objections made against; and cautions to those who use them. An examination of lime-water and soap, and cases concerning them. Of Dr. Jurin's lithontripticum, or soap-lye; and remarks relating therunto. Of soap. Of the liquid shell, and other nostrums. Of forcing and softening remedies. Cases of persons who have taken Mrs. Stephens's preparation, in a solid form, with the sequel of a few printed before ... / By D., brother-in-law to Mrs. Stephens. Source: Wellcome Collection.
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