Culpeper’s English Physician; and Complete Herbal. 12th ed.

1809

Health Sciences Historical Collection QV766 C968 1809

London: Printed by J. Adlard

Nicholas Culpeper (1616-1654) was an apothecary and astrologer who advocated medical treatments being more accessible to laypersons, much to the annoyance of the Royal College of Physicians. He had a great influence on medical practice in England between 1650 and 1750. The first edition of his English Physician, a mixture of herbalism and astrology, was published in 1652. This is the 12th edition of 1809. The book is still in print today.