Carbon Dioxide in Medicine

This book delves into the historical use of carbon dioxide and carbonic acid in medicine, discussing early observations and experiments by scientists such as Paracelsus, Jan Baptist van Helmont, and Joseph Priestley.

It covers the diverse therapeutic uses of carbonic acid, including treatments for ailments like asthma, emphysema, dysentery, and gynecological conditions.

The book also examines the history of carbonic acid baths and their physiological effects on the circulatory system.