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"Part to which Medicines are applied: Stomach and Bowels", undated

 File — Box: 1, Folder: 17

Scope and Contents

From the Collection: The George Bacon Wood writings are a small collection of Wood’s lectures, addresses, and other essays, mostly undated, with the exception of one lecture, given at the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy, dated 1848. Most of the lectures deal with material medica and pharmacology, including laxatives, syrup of ipecac, and astringents; some discuss the United States Pharmacopoeia and pharmacology in general; others discuss the parts of the body and how medicines work on or affect those parts. Also included in this collection is a valedictory address given at the University of Pennsylvania.

Dates

  • undated

Extent

From the Collection: .4 linear feet

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Creator

Repository Details

Part of the Historical Medical Library of The College of Physicians of Philadelphia Repository

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