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100	1		_aFernie, William Thomas, _d1830-
245	1	0	_aHerbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2006
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2006-09-22
508			_aTranscribed by Ruth Hart
520			_a"Herbal Simples Approved for Modern Uses of Cure" by William Thomas Fernie is a scientific publication written in the late 19th century. This text focuses on the medicinal properties of various herbs, providing detailed explanations and justifications for their use as healing remedies in contemporary medicine. Fernie guides readers through the historical use of herbal medicine while anchoring his insights in modern chemical analysis, thus reconciling traditional practices with contemporary scientific understanding. The beginning of the book introduces the concept of "Herbal Simples," defined as single-ingredient remedies derived from plants. It discusses the historical context of herbal medicine, referencing classical sources and outlining the evolution of herbal practices over the centuries. The author aims to clarify the chemical basis for the medicinal properties of common herbs, transitioning from anecdotal evidence to scientifically validated uses. Moreover, he underscores the resurgence of interest in herbal remedies by emphasizing their reliability as alternatives to synthesized medications in the waking age of modern science. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aBotany, Medical
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/19352
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