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Bartisch on theriac.

D L Blanchard1

  • 1Oregon Health Science Center, Portland, OR, USA. dblanc@teleport.com

Archives of Ophthalmology (Chicago, Ill. : 1960)
|September 27, 2001
PubMed
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German ophthalmologist George Bartisch detailed the use of Venice Theriac for various ailments in his 1583 work. He marketed his own superior Theriac, warning against inferior versions for ophthalmic and general diseases.

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Area of Science:

  • Medical History
  • Ophthalmology
  • Pharmacology

Background:

  • George Bartisch, a notable German ophthalmologist, authored the significant 1583 textbook 'Ophthalmodouleia'.
  • He also self-published a treatise on Venice Theriac, a compound with ancient medicinal roots.
  • Theriac was widely regarded as a panacea by Bartisch's era.

Discussion:

  • Bartisch's work outlines the application of Theriac for numerous ophthalmic and general health conditions.
  • The text specifies dosages for Theriac administration.
  • Bartisch cautioned readers about the prevalence of substandard Theriac products.

Key Insights:

  • Bartisch promoted his own Venice Theriac, compounded in Dresden, as a superior alternative.
  • His writings highlight the historical use of Theriac as a broad-spectrum remedy.

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  • The book serves as a historical document on pharmaceutical practices and medical beliefs of the 16th century.

    • Outlook:

    • Further research could explore the specific formulations and efficacy of historical Theriac preparations.
    • Bartisch's work offers insights into the commercialization and regulation of medicines in the Renaissance.
    • Understanding historical pharmacopeias like Bartisch's contributes to the history of medicine and drug development.