Cursory remarks on contagious diseases and on baths. Part II, On baths / [Michael Lambton Este].

  • Este, M. L. (Michael Lambton), 1779-1864
Date:
1811
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    tagion, that they seldom if ever should be omitted in their treatment. The process of Shatiipooing, another luxury of the Levant, and all its happy effects, I am persuaded need only be a little known to be generally adopted. I am not singular in my opinions upon this subject; the In¬ dians hold it in the highestestimation as a remedy ; and the practice of rubbing, according to the excellent plan of Mr. Grosvenor, has already been found beneficial in speedily relieving many afflictions, which, beyond the' reach of medicine, could not have been allayed by any other known expedient. His practice therefore may be considered as a step to the introduction of Shampooing. Those who have been in India, who have tried and who really knozo the value of these expedients, I am confident will gladly assist me with their good report in my en¬ deavours to recommend them. (Vide Shampooing, page 47.) The Honourable Basil Cochrane, during a long re¬ sidence in our eastern territories, has added to his own experience many valuable observations on the effects of hot and vapor bathing upon others; and has lately communicated his information to the public in an ele¬ gantly written pamphlet.