Description: Pre-Civil War Medical Applications of Cannabis[Bates, Joseph; Hutchins, Alexander; Tilden, Henry A.].Journal of Materia Medica, and Pharmaceutic Formulary. New Series. January, 1858.[New Lebanon, N.Y.]: [Tilden & Co.], 1858. 16 pp. Sm. 4to. Very good, unopened, edge worn, chipped on bottom corner, closed tear to fore edge, light soiling and staining. Item #45769 Contains front page article on Cannabis Indica, Or East Indian Hemp. The feature offers a description of its cultivation, uses, and effects in eastern culture, followed by an analysis its medical applications, including its uses as a hypnotic, an anodyne, an atni-spasmodic, and a phrenic. In the mid 19th century, medical interest in cannabis grew in European and American medicine, and it was one of the secret ingredients in many patent medicines, though it fell out of favor by the end of the century.Other articles cover: hydrastis canadensis (golden seal), Pharmaceutic Sugar Coated Pills, Powers and Properties of Veratrum Viride, List of Alcoholic and Hydro-Alcoholic Extracts. Subject: Americana, Science & MedicineABAA, ILAB Fine, Rare, & Unusual Books and Manuscripts with a special emphasis on the Americas We are located on Parker Mountain, in the small town of East Jewett, set in the High Peaks region of the Northern Catskill Mountains, not far from the tallest waterfall in New York State, after which we are named. Though our special focus is on the Americas -North, Central, and South, we offer fine, rare, and unusual books and manuscripts on a wide range of subjects, including Asia, Exploration, Art, Literature, and Books about Books. We are proud to be a member of the Antiquarian Booksellers' Association of America (ABAA) and the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB) and adhere to their strict codes of conduct and ethical standards. Guarantee All books are guaranteed as described. We want you to be completely satisfied with your order. All books may be returned in original condition, for any reason, within 30 days. It is helpful if you notify us first so your refund can be processed promptly. We will pay for return postage if the book is not as described. Shipping Standard shipping for all items is via USPS Media mail. We usually ship within two business days of receipt of payment, though weather conditions in the mountains can occasionally interfere. Postal delivery usually takes an additional week to ten days. For alternative methods or faster shipping please contact us. We ship internationally. Please contact us for exact details and costs. We are happy to combine shipping on multiple items, and will issue a prompt refund if ebay charges you incorrectly upon checkout. Payment We prefer Paypal. Feedback Please contact us first if you have any issues. We appreciate feedback.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 125 USD
Location: East Jewett, New York
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Author: Bates, Joseph; Hutchins, Alexander; Tilden, Henry A
Publisher: Tilden & Co
Year Printed: 1858
Binding: Paper wrappers
Language: English
Subject: Americana
Original/Facsimile: Original
