Medicines of Nature: The Thomsonian System (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169739826)

Medicines of Nature: The Thomsonian System by R. Swinburne Clymer is a comprehensive guide to the Thomsonian System of medicine, a popular form of alternative medicine that emerged in the United States in the early 19th century. The Thomsonian System was developed by Samuel Thomson, a self-taught herbalist who believed that the human body had the ability to heal itself with the help of natural remedies.The book provides a detailed overview of the Thomsonian System, including its history, principles, and practices. It covers a wide range of topics, including the use of herbs, botanicals, and other natural remedies, as well as the role of diet and lifestyle in promoting health and wellness.In addition to discussing the various remedies used in the Thomsonian System, the book also provides practical advice on how to prepare and administer these remedies. It includes detailed instructions for making tinctures, teas, and other herbal preparations, as well as guidance on dosage and frequency of use.Throughout the book, Clymer emphasizes the importance of taking a holistic approach to health and wellness, and he encourages readers to consider the interconnectedness of the body, mind, and spirit. He also discusses the role of the Thomsonian System in promoting social and environmental justice, and he highlights the contributions of women and people of color to the development of this alternative system of medicine.Overall, Medicines of Nature: The Thomsonian System is a valuable resource for anyone interested in alternative medicine, herbalism, or natural health and wellness. It provides a comprehensive overview of the Thomsonian System and offers practical advice for incorporating natural remedies into one's daily life.1905. This volume contains a course of medical treatment as taught by Dr. Samuel Thomson. The Thomsonian practice modernized for modern natural physicians. Also a full description of the most approved and dependable healing agents. Dr. Clymer presents the natural method of healing or preventing disease in man. The naturist studies each fruit and vegetable, learns to know its contents and then instructs in the combination of two of more of them in order that the need may be supplied in each individual case. The naturist is an investigator, an analyst and a logician in his conclusions.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: R. Swinburne Clymer
ISBN-10: 1169739822
ISBN-13: 9781169739826
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 224
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.79lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.50w x 0.56d