02413cam a22003253u 4500 23468 UtSlPG 20260610133535.0 m cr n 260607r2007||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 RC Kent, John Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer : With Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2007 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2007-11-13 Produced by Bryan Ness, David T. Jones and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This book was produced from scanned images of public domain material from the Google Print project.) "Observations on the Causes, Symptoms, and Nature of Scrofula or King's Evil, Scurvy, and Cancer; with Cases Illustrative of a Peculiar Mode of Treatment" by J. Kent is a scientific publication written in the early 19th century. This work primarily discusses the ailments of scrofula, also known as King's Evil, along with scurvy and cancer, shedding light on their causes, symptoms, and potential treatments based on the author's extensive clinical experience. The book elaborates on the nature of scrofula, describing its insidious onset and wide-ranging effects on the body, often starting in the lymphatic glands and potentially leading to serious internal complications. Kent emphasizes the hereditary predisposition to these conditions, alongside lifestyle factors such as diet and hygienic practices. He presents a series of documented cases that illustrate the efficacy of his botanical treatment methods over traditional surgical interventions, which he critiques as often ineffective or harmful. Kent argues for the importance of early detection and comprehensive care in managing these diseases, aiming to educate the public about their nature and treatment options. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Scrofula Scurvy Cancer https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/23468 64520 64520