Essential Writings Of Nicholas Culpeper

By Nicholas Culpeper

Book Overview

The Essential Writings of Nicholas Culpeper is a comprehensive collection of the works of the famous 17th-century herbalist and physician, Nicholas Culpeper. The book includes a variety of Culpeper's writings, including his most famous work, The English Physician, which is a detailed guide to the medicinal properties of plants and herbs. The book also contains Culpeper's astrological and alchemical writings, as well as his thoughts on the importance of diet and lifestyle in maintaining good health. This collection is a must-read for anyone interested in herbal medicine, natural healing, or the history of medicine. It provides a fascinating glimpse into the world of medicine in the 17th century and the role that plants and herbs played in treating a wide range of ailments. The book is beautifully illustrated with woodcuts and engravings, which add to its overall charm and appeal. Overall, The Essential Writings of Nicholas Culpeper is an essential resource for anyone interested in natural healing and the history of medicine.Culpeper's Complete Herbal and Astrological Judgment of Diseases from the Discomfiture of the Sick.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.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161499563
• ISBN13: 9781161499568
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 556 Pages
• Weight: 2.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 7.0" x 10.0"