Institutiones Medicæ

Institutiones Medicæ, written by Herman Boerhaave and published in 1708, is a significant work in the history of medical education. Intended ’In Usus Annuæ Exercitationis Domesticos’ (for use in annual domestic exercises), this text provides insight into the medical knowledge and pedagogical approaches of the early 18th century. Boerhaave, a renowned physician and professor, presents a structured overview of medical principles, reflecting the scientific understanding of his time. This Latin text offers modern readers a valuable glimpse into the foundations of medical science and the intellectual landscape of the Enlightenment. It remains a crucial resource for historians of medicine and those interested in the evolution of medical thought and practice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.