Blankart, Steph.; Rodochs, Johann Christian [Tr.]

Von Würckungen Derer Artzneyen In dem Menschlichen Leibe: Zeigende Die wahre Ursach von deren unterschiedlichen Würckungen. Wie auch Ein Entwurff von einer Neuen Pharmacie, Nach der heutigen Arth Artzneyen zu verschreiben ... [= On the Effects of Medicines in the Human Body: Demonstrating the true cause of their varied effects. As well as an outline of a new pharmacy, based on the modern method of prescribing medicines ... ]

Leipzig: Joh. Friedrich Gleditsch, 1690. First German language edition. Hardcover. Small 8vo. [16], 1-360, [8] pp. Contemporary full calf with the spine in five compartments; all edges brown. Marbled pastedowns. Title page printed in red and black. Illustrated with a few woodcut head and tailpieces. Translated from the Dutch of Stephen Blankart into German by Johann Christian Rodochs. Biodiversity Heritage Library. Krivatsy 1334. With a divisional title page for the work Pharmacopoea, Oder Apothecker-Bewölbe, Gestellet Nach der Weise der Heutigen Verbesserten Praxi. This work contains recipes for medicines made of plants like aloe, guaiac, and Peruvian basalm. The book discusses tobacco, Brazilian peppers, and acupuncture in China as medicine. This book is scarce on the market and uncommon in institutions. A fascinating work in the history of medicine, written by a physician who wrote prolifically during his lifetime. Good or better. Item #000017358

The spine and joints with loss to the leather but the binding is secure, a few small wormholes.

Price: $450.00