Органон Врачебного Искусства

Physicians must be certain of the quality of their medicines. 

1. The cravings of the acutely ill patient with regard to edible delectables and drinks is, for the most part, for things that give palliative…

The best regimen for acute illness involves satisfying the patient’s cravings, within moderate bounds, along with avoidance of mental exertion and emotional shocks.

The best regimen for chronic disease includes innocent diversions, exercise in the fresh air and a good diet, in addition to removing obstacles to cure. 

Remove any obstacles to cure, especially in cases of chronic disease. 

Remove any substances that may interfere with a remedy’s action. 

By the same token, the medical-art practitioner will not (out of mistrustful weakness) avoid medicines, in his further medical pursuit, that he previously employed with…

The genuine medical-art practitioner will know how to avoid making favorites of certain medicines that he has happened to find indicated rather often and has…

Aggravation

Even with such patients, a physician will come to closure on the question of amelioration or aggravation by going through the disease image recorded in…