Davies's work is a pioneering study of the therapeutic properties of iodine in the treatment of a wide range of surgical diseases and injuries. Drawing on his extensive clinical experience, Davies provides practical guidance on the use of iodine as an antiseptic, a stimulant, and an alternative to more invasive surgical procedures. The book is an important contribution to the development of modern surgical techniques. 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 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. 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.