A Paulli, Simon 1603-1680 creator James, R. (Robert) 1703?-1776 text utu 2016 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate" by Simon Paulli is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work examines the health implications and benefits of tobacco, tea, coffee, and chocolate, providing insights based on medicinal principles and observations. The treatise delves into the uses and effects of these substances on various constitutions, alongside their potential pitfalls, presenting a comprehensive exploration of their properties. The opening of the treatise begins with an analysis of tobacco, drawing from previous works to provide a detailed description of the plant, its origins, and its properties. Paulli discusses its historical medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and describes how it became known in Europe. He explores various applications, ranging from remedies for ailments like headaches and coughs to treatments for worsening conditions, while also acknowledging the potential dangers and abuses associated with tobacco consumption. The section sets a scholarly tone, emphasizing the need for a balanced understanding of these commodities and their effects on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2016-09-10 Produced by Christopher Wright and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) Original publication data not identified Chocolate -- Early works to 1800 Tobacco -- Early works to 1800 Tea -- Early works to 1800 Coffee -- Early works to 1800 RA Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53027 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/53027 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134224.0 53027