Preface

...to this category belong other remedies (commonly called specific and appropriate); which are held to heal a particular disease or to affect a specific region or part of the body. I had collected some thoughts on several of these, especially Thoracic medicines remedies specifically targeting the chest, lungs, and respiratory system. But I realize I must sail on a dangerous sea, filled everywhere with criticisms and insults like rocks original: "Scopulis"; refers to sharp underwater reefs or crags that cause shipwrecks. Therefore, I did not think it wise to commit all my cargo at once, or too much at one time, to this fragile boat. I will first test my fate with these few pages. If the results are favorable, I will perhaps be less afraid to publish the rest of this material later.