Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil Its nature, properties, mode of preparation, &c.

"Observations on the Oleum Jecoris Aselli, or Cod-liver Oil" by John Savory is a mid-1800s study examining cod-liver oil, its characteristics, and how to make it. It dives into how medicine used the oil, especially for long-term rheumatism and similar illnesses, showing how they thought about and treated diseases back then. The book tells about the oil's past, discussing its beneficial uses based on earlier medical documents. It mentions the oil's early use at the Manchester Infirmary for ongoing rheumatic problems, talking about its good points and the problems brought on by its strong taste and smell. Savory talks about disagreements over using it for different illnesses and says that it is important to carefully pick and prepare the oil to make it better for healing while presenting a detailed look at its effects on well-being. Further, he compares the practices of his time with discoveries from contemporary European doctors, pointing out how crucial it is to utilize pure and well-made cod-liver oil for treatments to be effective.