Anthony's Fire
Historical document, translated for reference. It reflects medical knowledge of the 1920s–30s and is not medical advice.
Summary
This 1930s Soviet Medical Encyclopedia article refers the reader to gangrene for 'Anthony's fire' and describes Anthophylli, the dried flower buds of the clove tree used in medicine and confectionery.
Encyclopedia entry (1928–1936)
ANTHONY'S FIRE, see Gangrene. ANTHOPHYLLI, the fruits of the clove tree Eugenia caryophyllata Thunb., of the myrtle family (Myrtaceae), oblong in shape, 25 cm in length and 7.5 mm in thickness. The active principle is essential clove oil, consisting of eugenol and caryophyllin. In medicine, it is used to improve the taste of other medicinal substances; it is more frequently used as a spice in confectionery.
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“Anthony's Fire.” Soviet Medical Encyclopedia. English translation of Bolshaya Meditsinskaya Entsiklopediya, 1st ed. (Moscow, 1928–1936), ed. N. A. Semashko. https://sovietmedicalencyclopedia.pages.dev/article/anthonys-fire/