With complete rules for the treatment of disease and also a short materia medica. From the Preface: “The philosophy and principles of the Thomsonian system is that which was taught by Dr. Thomson himself and later formulated by the well-known Dr. Comfort. Every true Herbalist, and Physio-Medicalist subscribes and holds to this philosophy, as it is the only true philosophy and the only one in which no flaw can be found.” The Author: “I have proven all things by my own extensive practice and know that what I give to the reader are facts.” Contents: Preface; Poisons as Medicines; The Philosophy and Principles of the Thompsonian System; Rules to be Followed in the Treatment of Disease; The Use of Emetics in the Treatment of Disease; Injections or Clysters; Steam or Vapor Baths; Directions for Preparing Remedies according to Dr. Thomson; Thompsonian Materia Medica. Pages in original color. Source: Internet Archive; Digitizing Sponsor: Microsoft; Contributor: University of California Libraries. HATpd