...infinitely better with the existing state of our knowledge. Conformably to the theory I have adopted, whenever a medicinal substance is applied to a susceptible...every one of which is precisely similar, provided they are confined to the same system; by which is to be understood parts of an identity of structure. If,...

...them to shed human blood. But though I do not deny the existence of this moral cause, which certainly or internally, an action is excited which is extended,...the properties of the substance, or the degree of the sympathetic connexion which the part may have with the body generally. Thus a set of actions is...

...fitted for the purpose of nutrition." Paye 63. Lastly. — " Conformably to the theory I have adopted, whenever a medicinal substance is applied to a susceptible...every one of which is precisely similar, provided they are confined to the same system. If the chain runs into other systems, it loses its homogeneous character,...

...the main consideration, we assume it as indisputable, that whenever an agent, remedial or poisonous, is applied to a susceptible portion of the body, externally or internally, an action" (sensation or condition is occasioned) " which is extended more or less according to the diflusibility"...

...infinitely better with the existing state of our knowledge. Conformably to the theory I have adopted, whenever a medicinal substance is applied to a susceptible...excited, which is extended more or less, according to the divisibility of the properties of the substance, or the degree of sympathetic connexion, which the...