349 pages, 8 unnumbered pages of plates : illustrations (some color) ; 23 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents
Encountering the demon -- An arthropod terrifies the world -- The new epidemic -- Fear of nature -- Natural treatments -- Dr. Orth, a Faustian doctor -- For every sickness there is a healing herb -- The healing plant, teasel -- Accompanying supportive therapy during the teasel cure -- Other therapeutic ideas for treating lyme disese with natural cures -- Hahnemann and the syphilitic "miasma" -- The curse of the sun god (syphilis).