1678 - Hippocratic Medicine Meets Alchemy
Delve into the fascinating world of 17th-century iatrochemistry with Otto Tachenius' "Hippocrates Chimicus," a work that bridges the ancient wisdom of Hippocrates with the burgeoning field of chemical medicine. This second, augmented Venice edition offers a unique perspective on the preparation and application of "novissimi salis viperini" (a novel viperine salt), employing the methods of "per ignem & aquam" (by fire and water).
Tachenius, a key figure in the development of chemical pharmacology, explores the fundamental principles of this unusual salt, delving into its therapeutic potential. This edition is particularly noteworthy for the inclusion of the author's "De Morborum Principe Tractatus," a treatise on the origins of disease, further enhancing the work's medical and philosophical significance. The blending of Hippocratic tradition with alchemical methodology creates a valuable historical record of transitional medical knowledge.
The later 19th-century binding, with its handwritten title and marbled boards, lends a touch of historical charm. Despite some spotting, this volume remains in very good condition, offering a valuable resource for collectors of early chemical medicine and those interested in the historical intersection of alchemy and pharmacology.
Otto Tachenius. Hippocrates Chimicus, per ignem & aquam method inaudita novissimi salis viperini antiquissima fundamenta ostendens. Editio secunda auctior & emendatiore Accessit ejusdem authoris De Morborum Principe Tractatus. Venice: Typis Combi & La Novii. Second Venice Edition. 12mo: 18 lvs (including frontis; title page), 473, (1) pp, 2 lvs, 1 blank (ruled) leaf. Later (mid-19th century?) 1/4 vellum (handwritten title) over green marbled boards. Present edition contains author's Tractatus de morborum principe (pp 273-473) lacking in the British Library copy. Spotting, but overall very good condition.
Delve into the fascinating world of 17th-century iatrochemistry with Otto Tachenius' "Hippocrates Chimicus," a work that bridges the ancient wisdom of Hippocrates with the burgeoning field of chemical medicine. This second, augmented Venice edition offers a unique perspective on the preparation and application of "novissimi salis viperini" (a novel viperine salt), employing the methods of "per ignem & aquam" (by fire and water).
Tachenius, a key figure in the development of chemical pharmacology, explores the fundamental principles of this unusual salt, delving into its therapeutic potential. This edition is particularly noteworthy for the inclusion of the author's "De Morborum Principe Tractatus," a treatise on the origins of disease, further enhancing the work's medical and philosophical significance. The blending of Hippocratic tradition with alchemical methodology creates a valuable historical record of transitional medical knowledge.
The later 19th-century binding, with its handwritten title and marbled boards, lends a touch of historical charm. Despite some spotting, this volume remains in very good condition, offering a valuable resource for collectors of early chemical medicine and those interested in the historical intersection of alchemy and pharmacology.
Otto Tachenius. Hippocrates Chimicus, per ignem & aquam method inaudita novissimi salis viperini antiquissima fundamenta ostendens. Editio secunda auctior & emendatiore Accessit ejusdem authoris De Morborum Principe Tractatus. Venice: Typis Combi & La Novii. Second Venice Edition. 12mo: 18 lvs (including frontis; title page), 473, (1) pp, 2 lvs, 1 blank (ruled) leaf. Later (mid-19th century?) 1/4 vellum (handwritten title) over green marbled boards. Present edition contains author's Tractatus de morborum principe (pp 273-473) lacking in the British Library copy. Spotting, but overall very good condition.
Delve into the fascinating world of 17th-century iatrochemistry with Otto Tachenius' "Hippocrates Chimicus," a work that bridges the ancient wisdom of Hippocrates with the burgeoning field of chemical medicine. This second, augmented Venice edition offers a unique perspective on the preparation and application of "novissimi salis viperini" (a novel viperine salt), employing the methods of "per ignem & aquam" (by fire and water).
Tachenius, a key figure in the development of chemical pharmacology, explores the fundamental principles of this unusual salt, delving into its therapeutic potential. This edition is particularly noteworthy for the inclusion of the author's "De Morborum Principe Tractatus," a treatise on the origins of disease, further enhancing the work's medical and philosophical significance. The blending of Hippocratic tradition with alchemical methodology creates a valuable historical record of transitional medical knowledge.
The later 19th-century binding, with its handwritten title and marbled boards, lends a touch of historical charm. Despite some spotting, this volume remains in very good condition, offering a valuable resource for collectors of early chemical medicine and those interested in the historical intersection of alchemy and pharmacology.
Otto Tachenius. Hippocrates Chimicus, per ignem & aquam method inaudita novissimi salis viperini antiquissima fundamenta ostendens. Editio secunda auctior & emendatiore Accessit ejusdem authoris De Morborum Principe Tractatus. Venice: Typis Combi & La Novii. Second Venice Edition. 12mo: 18 lvs (including frontis; title page), 473, (1) pp, 2 lvs, 1 blank (ruled) leaf. Later (mid-19th century?) 1/4 vellum (handwritten title) over green marbled boards. Present edition contains author's Tractatus de morborum principe (pp 273-473) lacking in the British Library copy. Spotting, but overall very good condition.