On the Preparations of the Indian Hemp, or Gujah (Cannabis Indica): THEIR EFFECTS ON THE ANIMAL SYSTEM IN HEALTH, AND THEIR UTILITY IN THE TREATMENT OF TETANUS AND OTHER CONVULSIVE DISEASES.
Jun 2022 · Otbebookpublishing
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Excerpt: "The narcotic effects of hemp are popularly known in the South of Africa, South America, Turkey, Egypt, Asia Minor, India, and the adjacent territories of the Malays, Burmese, and Siamese. In all these countries hemp is used in various forms, by the dissipated and depraved, as the ready agent of a pleasing intoxication. In the popular medicine of these nations, we find it extensively employed for a multitude of affections, especially those in which spasm or neuralgic pain are the prominent symptoms. But in Western Europe its use, either as a stimulant or as a remedy, is equally unknown. With the exception of the trial, as a frolic, of the Egyptian "hasheesh," by a few youths in Marseilles, and of the clinical use of the wine of hemp by Hahnemann, as shown in a subsequent extract, I have been unable to trace any notice of the employment of this drug in Europe."
Excerpt: "The narcotic effects of hemp are popularly known in the South of Africa, South America, Turkey, Egypt, Asia Minor, India, and the adjacent territories of the Malays, Burmese, and Siamese. In all these countries hemp is used in various forms, by the dissipated and depraved, as the ready ...
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William Brooke O'Shaughnessy (1809-1889) was an Irish physician, scientist, and pioneer whose work left an indelible mark on the fields of medicine and pharmacology. Born in Limerick, Ireland, O'Shaughnessy pursued his medical studies at the University of Edinburgh, where he developed a keen interest in chemistry and toxicology. His early career was marked by groundbreaking research in intravenous therapy, which laid the foundation for modern IV treatments.O'Shaughnessy's adventurous spirit led him to India in 1833, where he joined the British East India Company as an assistant surgeon. It was here that he made some of his most revolutionary contributions. His research into the medicinal properties of various plants, particularly cannabis, was ahead of its time and garnered both acclaim and controversy. O'Shaughnessy's work challenged the medical orthodoxy of his day, advocating for the therapeutic potential of substances that were often dismissed or misunderstood.In addition to his medical pursuits, O'Shaughnessy was a polymath with interests spanning telegraphy and engineering. He played a crucial role in the establishment of the telegraph system in India, significantly enhancing communication across the subcontinent.O'Shaughnessy's influence extended beyond his lifetime, inspiring contemporary and future scientists and writers to explore the intersections of traditional medicine and modern science. His legacy is a testament to the power of curiosity and the relentless pursuit of knowledge, making him a figure of enduring intrigue and relevance in the annals of medical history.
William Brooke O'Shaughnessy (1809-1889) was an Irish physician, scientist, and pioneer whose work left an indelible mark on the fields of medicine and pharmacology. Born in Limerick, Ireland, O'Shaughnessy pursued his medical studies at the University of Edinburgh, where he developed a keen inte...
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