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<p>First of two volumes of notes taken by Edward Barton on the materia medica lectures of Nathaniel Chapman, 1814-1815.  Volume 1 contains a table of contents.  The page numbering runs through both volumes.  Topic include emetics, cathartics (used to accelerate defecation), diuretics, lithotriptics (used to dissolve stones), diaphoretics (to produce or increase perspiration), emmenagogues, narcotics, anti-spasmodics, tonics, and astringents.
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<br>Subjects: Lecture notes; University of Pennsylvania. School of Medicine; Chapman, Nathaniel, 1780-1853; Astringents; Cathartics; Cholinergic Antagonists; Diaphoresis and diaphoretics; Materia Medica</div>
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Barton, Edward</div>
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