A massive pharmacological work in ten books, organising compound medications by the body part they treat. From head to feet, Galen catalogues remedies for every affliction, providing recipes, ingredient lists, and instructions for preparation.
Start ReadingRemedies for the head. Galen catalogues compound medications for headaches, eye conditions, ear problems, and other ailments of the head.
Remedies for the face, mouth, and throat. Galen provides recipes for treating conditions of the nose, teeth, gums, and pharynx.
Remedies for the chest and lungs. Galen describes preparations for treating coughs, pleurisy, and other respiratory conditions.
Remedies for the stomach and abdomen. Galen catalogues treatments for digestive disorders, liver complaints, and abdominal pain.
Remedies for the kidneys, bladder, and reproductive organs. Galen prescribes treatments for urinary and genital conditions.
Remedies for the joints and extremities. Galen describes medications for gout, arthritis, and other conditions of the limbs.
Remedies for wounds, ulcers, and skin conditions. Galen provides recipes for healing open wounds and treating dermatological problems.
Remedies for burns, frostbite, and environmental injuries. Galen describes treatments for damage caused by extreme conditions.
Plasters, poultices, and external applications. Galen describes compound preparations applied directly to the body for various therapeutic purposes.
General compound medications and their preparation. Galen concludes with broadly applicable remedies and principles of pharmaceutical compounding.