Lesser Writings

by J.T. Kent

This work presents a grand opportunity to observe how Kent practiced-how he studied remedies, what symptoms he paid attention to, why he used certain potencies. Lesser Writings by Dr. J.T. Kent was first published in 1926. This collection contains 29 remedies, many clinical cases, writings from letters, published articles and lectures of Dr. Kent. He has described new remedies like : Aurum salts- arsenicum; iodatum; and sulphuratum, Calendula officinalis, Wyethia helenoides, and a proving of Cenchris contortrix. Among the lectures topics covered are the homeopathic treatment of cancer, how to study and use the repertory, and an exposition on his use of the potency series, 30, 200, 1M, 10M. Over 100 case vignettes are included from the treatment of acute mania to the cure of infantile paralysis. The clinical cases published in this book are those from Dr. Kent’s practice. All are considered of great value to the student of Homeopathy. However, this work presents a grand opportunity to

696 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2004

About the author

James Tyler Kent was an American physician best remembered as a forefather of the modern homeopathy movement. In 1897 Kent published a massive guidebook on human ailments and their associated homeopathic remedies which has been translated into a number of languages and remains in use by adherents of homeopathy today.

Reviews

[Hema Thorat]

Excellent book by Dr J T Kent on homoeopathy..a must read for Homoeopaths.