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    This 1635 letter exchange highlights Spa water as a remedy for kidney stones, emphasizing provoked diuresis. It also illustrates 17th-century trade and communication during wartime.

    Area of Science:

    • Historical Medicine
    • Urology
    • Medical History

    Background:

    • Correspondence between Jan van Beverwyck and Luis Nunez in 1635 concerning kidney stone treatment.
    • Beverwyck sought Nunez's advice for painful kidney stone passage.

    Discussion:

    • Nunez recommended temperate diuretics, emollients, and specifically Spa water for kidney stones.
    • He advised against purges and 'chemicals', advocating for natural remedies and Spa water ingestion.
    • The Thirty Years' War posed travel risks, leading Nunez to suggest drinking imported Spa water at home.

    Key Insights:

    • The importance of provoked diuresis in managing kidney stones was recognized.
    • Spa water was identified as a key therapeutic agent, with its commercial export highlighted.

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  • The correspondence reveals ongoing trade and contact between the United Provinces and Spanish territories despite wartime.

    • Outlook:

    • Spa water's therapeutic properties and commercial expansion were evident even during conflict.
    • This historical exchange provides insight into 17th-century medical practices and water commerce.
    • The documented use of Spa water underscores its long-standing reputation for treating kidney ailments.