A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate by Simon Paulli

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Author Paulli, Simon, 1603-1680
Translator James, R. (Robert), 1703?-1776
Title A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate
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Summary "A Treatise on Tobacco, Tea, Coffee, and Chocolate" by Simon Paulli is a scientific publication written in the mid-18th century. This work examines the health implications and benefits of tobacco, tea, coffee, and chocolate, providing insights based on medicinal principles and observations. The treatise delves into the uses and effects of these substances on various constitutions, alongside their potential pitfalls, presenting a comprehensive exploration of their properties. The opening of the treatise begins with an analysis of tobacco, drawing from previous works to provide a detailed description of the plant, its origins, and its properties. Paulli discusses its historical medicinal uses among indigenous peoples and describes how it became known in Europe. He explores various applications, ranging from remedies for ailments like headaches and coughs to treatments for worsening conditions, while also acknowledging the potential dangers and abuses associated with tobacco consumption. The section sets a scholarly tone, emphasizing the need for a balanced understanding of these commodities and their effects on human health. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RA: Medicine: Public aspects of medicine
Subject Chocolate -- Early works to 1800
Subject Tobacco -- Early works to 1800
Subject Tea -- Early works to 1800
Subject Coffee -- Early works to 1800
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EBook-No. 53027
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Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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