A treatise on a modified application of moxa, in the treatment of stiff and contracted joints: and also in chronic rheumatism, rheumatic gout, lumbago, sciatica, indolent tumours ... illustrated by cases and plates, with observations on the different remedies hitherto employed in the treatment of diseased joints; and an investigation into the nature, causes, and treatment of spinal diseases / [J.T. Boyle].

  • Boyle, J. T. (James T.)
Date:
1826
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Credit: A treatise on a modified application of moxa, in the treatment of stiff and contracted joints: and also in chronic rheumatism, rheumatic gout, lumbago, sciatica, indolent tumours ... illustrated by cases and plates, with observations on the different remedies hitherto employed in the treatment of diseased joints; and an investigation into the nature, causes, and treatment of spinal diseases / [J.T. Boyle]. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    curvature; but, in large curves, at least as many more.” In the Parisian hospitals, 1 have frequently seen the eschar formed by mova in the kind of spinal disorder now under consideration; and it has cer- tainly appeared to me, that good effects were sooner to be obtained by this practice than in similar cases treated by caustic: and this, I believed, was. attribut- able to the moxa having produced a double opera- tion—to its having produced in fact an increased action in the absorbents of the diseased part, as well as a discharge from the surface, which last is the only effect that followed caustic or other issues. By this double operation of the mova the diseased action appeared, in many instances, to be suddenly arrested in its progress by total absence of pain, and a return of power in the lower extremities. But, in giving the preference to this remedy, and the severe mode of employing it, which has been heretofore practised, much difficulty will be experienced in attempting to conquer existing prejudices. I have but rarely used this remedy to the extent of a caustic—when I have, the result has been de- cidedly favourable. ; Whatever be the mode of forming the issue, the general health is to be particularly attended to during its existence. The diet, throughout the treatment, should be light, nutritious, and easy of digestion ; and, when all symptoms of pain and inflammation have been successfully combated, small quantities of good wine or porter, and a more stimulating diet,